In three new studies published in the May issue of the journal Health Affairs, Mount Sinai School of Medicine researchers reveal the staggering economic impact of toxic chemicals and air pollutants in the environment, and propose new legislation to mandate testing of new chemicals and also those already on the market.
Tag Archives | Lead
Children Who Eat A Regular Breakfast Have A Reduced Risk Of Lead Poisoning
It is known that fasting increases lead absorption in adults and consequently regular meals and snacks are recommended for children to prevent lead poisoning. New research published in BioMed Central’s open access journal Environmental Health demonstrates that having a regular breakfast is associated with lower blood lead levels in children. Check the end of this […]
Dangerous Levels Of Lead In Used Consumer Products Poses A Public Health Threat
The problem of toxic lead in used consumer products is extremely widespread and present at levels that are far beyond safe limits, researchers conclude in a new study. Research reported recently by the Associated Press found that lead and cadmium were present in cartoon character drinking glasses. Now a new study has found that many […]
Elevated Levels Of Lead And Cadmium Is Associated With Delayed Puberty In Girls
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health and other institutions have found that exposure to lead in childhood may delay the onset of puberty in young girls, with higher doses increasing the chance for later maturation. Their findings appear in Environmental Health Perspectives, published by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences.
Recent Comments