#heavy-metals

#heavy-metals

You can never have too much of a good thing, the saying goes. For months now, Americans treated protein that way. What started as a fringe supplement used mostly by "gym bros and fitness-obsessed teens," as Consumer Reports journalist Paris Martineau put it, has transformed into a full-blown mass-market wellness movement. There's protein pastas, protein cereals, protein sodas, and even Starbucks protein cold foam.

Recent satellite images reveal that 26 mining operations are evident in rebel-controlled areas of Myanmar, along with two newly identified sites near Thailand.

Researchers from University of California, Davis found alarming levels of heavy metals like lead and nickel in vape mist, indicating potential health risks from vaping.

"Heavy metals like lead, mercury, and arsenic enter your body through various environmental sources and cause numerous health issues, including gastrointestinal problems and neurological symptoms."

About one sixth of global cropland is contaminated by toxic heavy metals, with as many as 1.4 billion people living in high-risk areas worldwide.