FDA warns WananBana fruit puree pouches may contain lead
Certain pureed fruit pouches from WanaBana may contain dangerous levels of lead, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned.
Oct 31, 2023
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Chemically-Induced Disorders: News and Research on Heavy Metal Poisoning
MeSH tree: C25.723.522
TikTok moms nurture 'detox for kids' misinformation
A TikTok army of American moms claiming to be "detox" specialists is pushing unproven treatments for childhood behavioral disorders -– while hiding that their misinformation is actually a marketing campaign aimed at making ...
Oct 18, 2023
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Can the lifelong effects of childhood lead exposure ever be reversed?
Tomás R. Guilarte has been exchanging emails with a mother whose child was exposed to lead. She's not the first parent he's heard from. And likely won't be the last. This is our legacy of lead.
Oct 16, 2023
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Lead poisoning causes far more death, IQ loss than thought: study
Lead poisoning has a far greater impact on global health than previously thought, potentially contributing to over five million deaths a year and posing a similar threat to air pollution, modeling research suggested Tuesday.
Sep 12, 2023
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New research establishes enduring connection between racial segregation and childhood blood lead levels
Living in a racially segregated neighborhood puts Black children at a higher risk of having elevated blood lead levels, and this association has persisted over more than two decades, according to new research from the Children's ...
Aug 30, 2023
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Lead service lines disproportionately impact New York Hispanic/Latino communities, kids already at risk of exposure
Results from a study just released by Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health show major inequities in the location of lead service lines across New York City. Communities with large numbers of Hispanic/Latino ...
Aug 30, 2023
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Lead poisoning from Ayurvedic medicines: Rare but cautionary
An article in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) highlights a case of lead toxicity from Ayurvedic medicines in a young woman, and the complexity in diagnosing the rare condition.
Aug 8, 2023
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Early-life lead exposure linked to higher risk of criminal behavior in adulthood
An evaluation of 17 previously published studies suggests that exposure to lead in the womb or in childhood is associated with an increased risk of engaging in criminal behavior in adulthood—but more evidence is needed to ...
Aug 1, 2023
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EPA moves to reduce childhood exposure to lead-based paint dust
The Biden administration on Wednesday moved to reduce children's exposure to lead, proposing stricter limits on dust from lead-based paint in older homes and child-care facilities.
Jul 13, 2023
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Drinking water at 1 in 4 California child-care centers tests dangerously high for lead
In test results that suggest thousands of California infants, toddlers and children continue to be exposed to brain-damaging lead, data released by the state Department of Social Services has revealed that 1 in 4 of the state's ...
May 18, 2023
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