USDA warns of lead risk in frozen dino-shaped chicken nuggets
Food safety officials are warning the public not to eat certain frozen chicken nuggets after tests found dangerous levels of lead.
Apr 3, 2026
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Chemically-Induced Disorders: News and Research on Heavy Metal Poisoning
MeSH tree: C25.723.522
Initial tests find lead in children's fast-fashion clothing
Fast fashion is an inexpensive way to dress rapidly growing kids. But preliminary research has found that the fabric in some of these items contains an unwanted, toxic ingredient: lead. After testing several shirts from different ...
Mar 23, 2026
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Poison at play: Unsafe levels of lead found in half of new Orleans playgrounds
Sarah Hess started taking her toddler, Josie, to Mickey Markey Playground in 2010 because she thought it would offer a refuge from lead.
Feb 10, 2026
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Concern over harmful medical advice from social media influencers: Calls for coordinated action to protect the public
Biased or misleading medical advice shared by social media influencers can cause harm and requires coordinated action by governments and platforms to protect the public, argue experts in The BMJ.
Dec 3, 2025
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FDA tells consumers to toss 19 cookware items that may contain lead
A growing list of pots and pans is now considered unsafe, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging folks to check their kitchens and get rid of them right away.
Dec 1, 2025
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Bubble tea's dark side: From lead contamination to kidney stones
They've become as ubiquitous on British high streets as coffee shops—bubble tea outlets offering their Instagram-worthy drinks in countless flavor combinations. The Taiwanese beverage, a blend of black tea, milk, sugar and ...
Oct 21, 2025
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Why are young men 'T maxxing' testosterone? Do they need it? And what are the risks?
Videos promoting #testosteronemaxxing are racking up millions of views. Like "looksmaxxing" or "fibermaxxing" this trend takes something related to body image (improving your looks) or health (eating a lot of fiber) and pushes ...
Aug 18, 2025
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Pumped up with poison: New research shows many anabolic steroids contain toxic metals
Eighteen-year-old Mark scrolls Instagram late at night, watching videos of fitness influencers showing off muscle gains and lifting the equivalent of a baby elephant off the gym floor.
Jul 22, 2025
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Thousands laid off from NIH, FDA and CDC after Supreme Court decision
Thousands of health workers lost their jobs this week after a U.S. Supreme Court ruling cleared the way for the Trump administration to move forward with major staffing cuts.
Jul 16, 2025
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Oregon infants sickened by lead in recalled Target baby food
Two babies in Oregon became ill with lead poisoning after eating baby food from Target that had been previously recalled, Oregon health officials said.
Jul 7, 2025
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