If you've ever traveled by air, you've surely experienced airport security. Before boarding, your luggage is passed through an X-ray machine, and passengers also have to go through a full-body scanner ...

A traveler says her tampon triggered an alarm in a TSA body scanner, and the story is resonating with menstruating passengers who suspect the machines might be detecting far more than officials admit.

Going through all the security checks and procedures at an airport can be both stressful and annoying. What items does the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) ban or allow you to bring? Will ...