LITTLE ROCK, Ark., July 1 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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July 1, 2026 | Latex is made from the sap of rubber trees and is very strong and stretchy. For this reason it is used in a lot of common household items and toys as well as medical equipment. Some of the items that commonly contain latex include balloons, rubber gloves, condoms and elastic in clothing. Some bandages, diapers and clothing such as raincoats may also contain latex. An allergy to latex was first recognized in the late 1970s. Since then, it has become a major health concern as an increased number of people in the workplace are affected. Health care workers expos...