News tagged with lead exposure


Is lead poisoning behind some juvenile crime?

Lead is a common element but is found in old paints (including those once used on children's toys), soil, old piping, water, and the atmosphere from lead-containing vehicular fuels, even drinking vessels. At high dose it ...

Health created Feb 11, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

US finds lead poisoning from Ayurvedic medicines

US health researchers said Thursday that they have documented lead poisoning risks among pregnant women who took Ayurvedic medicine and issued a new warning on the safety of traditional pills.

Health created Aug 23, 2012 | popularity 2 / 5 (2) | comments 1

New health issues tied to low-level lead exposure

Despite dramatic progress in reducing Americans' exposure to lead over the past 25 years, a growing body of research finds that children and adults still face health risks from even very low levels of the toxic metal in their ...

Health created Jul 17, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Leaded gas exposure linked to later violence: study

(HealthDay) -- Urban areas contaminated decades ago by airborne lead dust now face an increased incidence of aggravated assault, according to a new study.

Health created Apr 25, 2012 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Mom's lead exposure linked to higher blood pressure in their daughters

(Medical Xpress) -- Prenatal lead exposure is linked to a greater risk of high blood pressure in teen girls, but not in boys, a new study from the University of Michigan shows.

Health created Sep 28, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Study: Lead exposure decreases Indian children's hand-eye coordination

(Medical Xpress) -- Young Indian children exposed to lead poisoning scored low on tests that measured hand-eye coordination, a new study finds.

Health created Aug 31, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0