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SF parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 days ago

L.A. Officials Test Residents for Lead After Fires

Residents are worried about potential long-term health effects, particularly lead exposure, from the recent wildfires in Los Angeles County.
NYC parents
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

There's Something Horrifying in Your Toothpaste

A staggering 90% of toothpaste brands tested contain toxic metals, prompting concerns over child safety.
Household toothpaste brands, including those for kids, contain lead and other heavy metals.
SF food
fromNew York Post
3 weeks ago

Baby food sold at Target is recalled due to elevated lead levels

Fruselva recalls 25,000 packages of baby food due to elevated lead levels, affecting Target's Good & Gather brand.
SF food
fromTODAY.com
3 weeks ago

Target recalls popular baby food product for elevated lead levels

Target recalls Good & Gather baby food due to elevated lead levels, urging consumers to return the product for a refund.
#public-health
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Fashion-Forward Orcas, Link between Lead and Mental Illness and More Benefits for Daily Movement

The DRC is facing a concerning new outbreak alongside a major mpox epidemic.
Research highlights long-term public health effects of childhood exposure to leaded gasoline.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Public health

RFK Jr. Says He's Rehiring Thousands Of People He Mistakenly Fired

Layoffs in public health teams affected various vital programs, causing uncertainty about the reinstatement of lead exposure monitoring.
There are conflicting reports about the return of certain CDC programs and employees.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
4 months ago
OMG science

Fashion-Forward Orcas, Link between Lead and Mental Illness and More Benefits for Daily Movement

The DRC is facing a concerning new outbreak alongside a major mpox epidemic.
Research highlights long-term public health effects of childhood exposure to leaded gasoline.
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Public health

RFK Jr. Says He's Rehiring Thousands Of People He Mistakenly Fired

Layoffs in public health teams affected various vital programs, causing uncertainty about the reinstatement of lead exposure monitoring.
There are conflicting reports about the return of certain CDC programs and employees.
more#public-health
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Los Angeles

L.A. Firefighters Who Fought Blazes Show Elevated Mercury and Lead Levels

Firefighters exposed to wildfires exhibit elevated levels of lead and mercury, posing potential health risks.
fromArs Technica
11 months ago
Medicine

Beethoven likely didn't die from lead poisoning, new DNA analysis reveals

Beethoven's genome analysis revealed toxic levels of lead, arsenic, and mercury, impacting his health but not causing death.
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