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01/27/2023
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By Belle Carter
FDA proposes limiting lead levels in processed baby food for the very first time
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is currently drafting guidance about lowering acceptable levels of lead in processed baby food. The new rules could reduce babies’ exposure to the heavy metal by as much as 27 percent. According to a Jan. 24 press release on the FDA’s website, the move is part of its “Closer to […]
05/29/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Thousands of premature deaths from cardiovascular disease in the U.S. linked to historical lead exposure
More than 250,000 early deaths due to cardiovascular disease in the U.S. have been linked to historical lead exposure in middle-aged and older adults, according to a study published in the journal The Lancet Public Health. The study found that low-level lead exposure increased the risk of premature deaths, particularly from cardiovascular disease. Lead exposure is linked […]
05/19/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Northern Australia mining town demands the Health Department blood test its residents after water supply found contaminated with lead
The population of Borroloola, a remote mining town in central northern Australia, got the shock of their lives when they heard that their drinking water had higher amounts of lead than normal. In an ABC News report, the indigenous Garawa community is demanding blood testing for affected families from Australia’s Department of Health. Earlier in April […]
04/06/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Even low-level lead exposure can put you at HIGH risk for heart disease
Even low-level lead exposure can increase your risk of developing heart disease, according to a study published in the journal Lancet Public Health. In the study, exposure to lead was found to have contributed to more than 400,000 deaths of adults in the U.S. every year. Moreover, the estimate includes 256,000 annual deaths from cardiovascular […]
09/06/2017
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By Jhoanna Robinson
The Roman Empire was poisoning its citizens with toxic lead at least two centuries earlier than believed
The ancient Roman plumbing system was a remarkable feat in civil engineering, which paved the way for the provision of fresh water to the urbanites who lived hundreds of kilometers away. Rich members of the society had hot and cold running water, as well as a functioning sewage system to ensure the proper removal of […]
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