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11/25/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Potential threats to child brain health: Daily exposure to heavy metals in baby food could build up over time, warns experts
Baby foods are laced with trace amounts of toxic heavy metals that can build up over time through daily exposure and impair children’s brain health, reported the consumer advocacy group Healthy Babies Bright Futures (HBBF). The organization found that 95 percent of nearly 170 commercial baby foods contained lead, arsenic, mercury and cadmium, with one in four products […]
09/10/2020
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By Divina Ramirez
Chemicals found in tap water could be responsible for more than 100,000 cases of cancer
Diet, genetics and environmental factors all have a hand in determining one’s risk for cancer, one of the deadliest chronic diseases around the globe. But a recent report from an environmental advocacy group cautions that millions across the US could be facing a greater risk of cancer due to contaminated tap water. In a major breakthrough, […]
08/10/2020
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By Zoey Sky
Decade-long study uses dragonfly larvae to measure mercury pollution levels in US national parks
According to a recent study published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, a citizen science program that was started more than 10 years ago has helped researchers determine mercury pollution levels in the U.S. National Park System. The Dragonfly Mercury Project Dr. Sarah Nelson from the University of Maine and the Schoodic Institute first launched the original Dragonfly Mercury Project back in […]
07/29/2020
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By Virgilio Marin
Tattoos can leak dangerous heavy metals into your lymph nodes, study finds
A recent study published in the journal Particle and Fibre Toxicology found that tattoos can leak dangerous metals into the lymph nodes and trigger an allergic reaction. The culprit is an abrasive chemical called titanium dioxide that erodes the ink needle and sheds the metals. The European researchers initially attributed the presence of metal nanoparticles in tattooed people’s […]
10/16/2019
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By Cassie B.
What’s really in your tap water? (The answers might surprise you)
How often do you wander over to the sink, fill your glass with water, and mindlessly drink it as you go about your day? Water may be essential to sustain us, but if you’re drinking tap water, you could also be ingesting chemicals that are damaging your health. Do you know what’s really in your […]
09/20/2019
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By Kristine Payne
Are you poisoning yourself with conventional deodorants?
Sweating is a perfectly natural process that your body needs to do on a regular basis in order to stay healthy. It helps to regulate your body temperature and allows your skin to expel harmful toxins from your body. The only downside to this is that bacteria tend to thrive in the sweaty areas of your […]
09/03/2019
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By Zoey Sky
Lead exposure kills over 400,000 Americans a year, finds alarming new study published in The Lancet
Lead poisoning is a serious health concern and should not be taken lightly. Children are particularly at risk of exposure to this toxic heavy metal. Protect your family from lead exposure by keeping your home clean and following a balanced diet. The dangers of lead exposure Exposure to lead can affect the developing brains and nervous […]
08/12/2019
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By Edsel Cook
If great white sharks can’t escape heavy metals poisoning, where does that leave the rest of us?
The great white sharks in South African waters have been found to contain high levels of arsenic, lead, and mercury in their blood. While the sharks might shrug off the deadly effects of the heavy metals, the presence of the toxins suggest that their prey were badly contaminated – and humans also rely on some of […]
06/24/2019
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By Ralph Flores
Toxic jewelry found on the shelves of popular retailers
If you’re into bling, here’s something to consider before you buy your next piece of jewelry. A recent study from the Center for Environmental Health (CEH) in California found significant levels of the toxic metal cadmium in jewelry items sold at major national retailers including Ross, Nordstrom Rack, Walgreens, and Papaya. According to the CEH-commissioned […]
06/02/2019
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By Edsel Cook
Some spices may be contaminated with lead, study reveals
A small study held by North Carolina-based researchers brought up the possibility that some home remedies and common spices may be contaminated by lead. Upon examining the residences of kids with high concentrations of lead in their blood, they reported finding traces of the heavy metal in ceremonial powders, herbal remedies, and spices. Children with high levels of lead display […]
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