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08/17/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

This could save your life: Everything you need to know about lead poisoning

Lead is a naturally-occurring heavy metal abundant in the earth’s crust. It’s also an incredibly toxic metal that can wreak havoc on the human body, even in tiny amounts. When lead enters the human body it replaces key nutrients such as calcium, iron, and zinc — all of which are needed to keep our bodies […]

05/29/2018 / 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 […]

06/25/2017 / By Vicki Batts

20 percent of baby food tested positive for LEAD, reveals ten-year study

Out of all the foods you can purchase at the grocery store, you’d tend to think at least baby food would be a safe bet. After all, babies are the most delicate members of our society; they’re tiny, cute and reliant on adults to care for them. You’d think the companies that make baby foods […]

06/13/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Prenatal exposure to lead, a toxic heavy metal, found to increase risk of autism

With the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reporting that one out of every 68 children is affected by autism, scientists are actively looking to learn more about this confounding disorder. While environmental and genetic factors have long been investigated as potential causes, an innovative study that examined the makeup of baby teeth has […]

06/07/2017 / By Tracey Watson

Not getting enough manganese and zinc during pregnancy found to increase risk of autism in newborns

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – a developmental disability that causes serious social, behavioral and communication issues – is on the rise in the United States. In fact, rates of autism have increased by 1,000 percent since 1990. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that about one in 68 children is now diagnosed […]

05/20/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

NRDC backs up Health Ranger’s lab findings of contaminated water across America: All 50 states have serious EPA violations

We’ve all heard people make light of what might happen if you drink the water when you’re traveling to foreign countries, but the joke is on you if you think the water here at home is any better. A recent report by the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) revealed some sobering statistics about the state […]

05/03/2017 / By Russel Davis

EPIDEMIC: 38 States have reported toxic lead levels in children

A large number of children with elevated blood lead levels (EBLL) might have been left undiagnosed in the U.S., according to a study published in Pediatrics, the flagship journal of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). As part of the study, the researchers pooled data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Childhood Lead Poisoning […]

04/30/2017 / By Amy Goodrich

Why you must DEMAND made-in-the-USA dental crowns from your dentist

When we go to the dentist to repair or replace missing or cracked teeth, we usually don’t ask questions about what they put in our mouths. Because of this, tens of thousands of Americans could have dental fixtures in their mouths that contain toxic chemicals. These metal and ceramic inserts, bought on the cheap, are […]

04/12/2017 / By Earl Garcia

People who shoot at indoor ranges found to have shockingly high blood levels of lead, the heavy metal used to make bullets

New research calls for the phase out of lead bullets at shooting ranges as long-term exposure may lead to serious medical conditions. According to the researchers, lead fragments and fumes are released every time shooters fire their weapons. As a result, shooters inhale the fumes, while lead residues stick to their hands and might be inadvertently ingested […]

03/29/2017 / By Vicki Batts

Alarming levels of lead and cadmium found in Trader Joe’s, Hershey’s, and other chocolates

Is there anything that could be better than chocolate? Perhaps chocolate that doesn’t contain heavy metals might be a good start. A recent report from the California-based consumer watchdog organization As You Sow has revealed that many beloved chocolate brands are producing products that contain alarming concentrations of heavy metals such as lead and cadmium. […]

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