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25-year-long study of Black women links frequent use of lye-based hair relaxers to a higher risk of breast cancer

  • Written by Kimberly Bertrand, Assistant Professor of Medicine, Boston University
25-year-long study of Black women links frequent use of lye-based hair relaxers to a higher risk of breast cancerResearch suggests Black women may want to be cautious about heavy use of lye-based chemical hair relaxers.ljubaphoto/E+ via Getty Images

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Frequent and long-term use of lye-based hair straightening products, or relaxers, may increase the risk of breast cancer among Black...

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