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09/29/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Mercury poisoning signs and symptoms

Mercury may be a naturally occurring metal but it is a deadly neurotoxin that can lead to numerous health issues and even cause death. The World Health Organization (WHO) considers the heavy metal to be one of the most dangerous group of chemicals and is, according to the group, a “major public health concern.” Mercury […]

09/19/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Papaya reduces cadmium-induced brain damage

A study published in the European Journal of Medicinal Plants recently concluded that papayas may be a delicious and natural way to prevent brain damage caused by cadmium toxicity. Cadmium is a known carcinogen and neurotoxin. In point of fact, this specific heavy metal is notorious for intensifying oxidative damage in the nervous system, thereby […]

07/01/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Legal dispute More water woes in Michigan: High levels of lead found in drinking water wells near dump site – UPDATED

[UPDATE: The first draft of this story was based on information made available on February of this year. As such, it did not record any developments that have occurred since then. It has now been updated. Furthermore, the article incorrectly stated that the entire Algoma township was contaminated which was an error on the author’s […]

03/24/2018 / By Rhonda Johansson

Prenatal exposure to pollution from vanadium, a trace metal, found to contribute to low birth weights, premature delivery

A recently concluded two-year population-based cohort study has proven the deadly potential of vanadium, especially when it comes to gestation. The study analyzed the possible association between prenatal exposure to the heavy metal and the risk of adverse birth outcomes such as low birth weight and pre-term delivery. A statistical analysis of data of around […]

09/19/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Toxic tattoo ink accumulates in lymph nodes, causing life-long cancer risk

Scientists now warn that colored tattoos can increase the risk of cancer. The pigmented dyes used by most tattoo parlors contain a controversial chemical known as titanium dioxide. This compound is added to tattoo ink to give certain colors. But while the chemical is efficient in exacting the correct shade desired, it is also associated […]

08/24/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Toxic metals in hip replacements found to cause Alzheimer’s

New advice from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) may mean that approximately 56,000 Britons need to undergo a series of medical tests to determine if they are suffering from muscle or bone damage caused by metal toxicity. The health regulatory group has warned that metal-on-metal hip replacement surgery is more dangerous than […]

08/19/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Batteries for Apple’s new electric car will be made in China using toxic heavy metals

Chinese publication, Yicai Global has reported that global tech giant, Apple, is renewing its plans to be a major player in the electronic vehicle (EV) market, with operations to develop its own autonomous car on the way. Supposedly, Apple would be sourcing their batteries from leading Chinese manufacturer, Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. (CATL). CATL developed […]

08/18/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Acidic water stripped the lead right out of water infrastructure pipes in Flint, analysis reveals

Research conducted by a team from the University of Michigan finally exposed the cause of the water crisis in their state. Contrary to a regulator’s claim earlier this year, the difficulty can be attributed to a lack of anti-corrosion treatment for the aging water systems in Flint, Michigan. The study analyzed the lead service lines […]

03/27/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

World rapidly running out of rare minerals needed to manufacture cell phones and mobile devices

Scientists warn that the minerals needed for technologies such as cell phones and mobile devices may run out in the next few decades. A new study gathered experts from various government, industrial, and academic groups across five continents who suggested that unless there exists a universal sharing of geoscience data, we will soon face challenges in technology mineral […]

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