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Lead Poisoning

Lead Poisoning occurs due to exposure to the heavy metal lead. The presence of lead in the body above a certain limit is associated with severe health effects.

Children Near Airports may be Exposed to High Levels of Lead

Children Near Airports may be Exposed to High Levels of Lead

A new paper finds that children living near one Californian airport have higher lead levels in their blood

Kids at Risk of Lead Poisoning can be Identified Using Machine Learning

Kids at Risk of Lead Poisoning can be Identified Using Machine Learning

Machine learning can help public health officials recognize kids most at risk of lead poisoning, allowing them to focus their limited resources on preventing poisonings rather than remediating homes only after a child suffers elevated blood lead levels, reports a new study.

Lead Poisoning Shown to Reduce Gene Activity

Lead Poisoning Shown to Reduce Gene Activity

Increased blood lead levels correlated positively with aberrant, increased methylation of DNA. Methylation is a process by which methyl (CH3) groups are added to DNA. This modification generally causes the activity of genes to reduce.

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Harmful Levels of Lead and Cadmium Found in Drinking Glasses

Harmful Levels of Lead and Cadmium Found in Drinking Glasses

Enamelled glasses and decorative glassware used for drinking can contain harmful levels of lead and cadmium on the surface and rim of the glasses

Researchers Identify The Various Risk Factors For Lead Poisoning In Children

Researchers Identify The Various Risk Factors For Lead Poisoning In Children

Low blood levels of lead leads to long-term cognitive impairment and severe cases of lead poisoning can cause organ damage and death.

26-year-old Develops Lead Poisoning After Taking Ayurvedic Medicines

26-year-old Develops Lead Poisoning After Taking Ayurvedic Medicines

Doctors reported the case in an online journal that the man took herbal medications during a trip to India to treat his low back pain.

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Childhood Exposure to High Levels of Lead Linked to Violent Crimes

Childhood Exposure to High Levels of Lead Linked to Violent Crimes

Environmental lead level exposure during childhood was found to be the strongest predictor of assault rates later in life.

Risk of Lead Poisoning from Urban Gardening is Low: Study

Risk of Lead Poisoning from Urban Gardening is Low: Study

The benefits of locally produced vegetables in cities outweigh any risks from gardening in contaminated soils possibly due to the use of compost.

Lead Poisoning Strikes Another US Town, Plant Operator Accused of Falsifying Reports

Lead Poisoning Strikes Another US Town, Plant Operator Accused of Falsifying Reports

A lead poisoning scandal has struck a second US town, with schools closed Monday, January 25, 2016, in Sebring, Ohio.

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Dangerous Levels Of Lead Found In Paint On Playground Equipment

Dangerous Levels Of Lead Found In Paint On Playground Equipment

Playground equipment such as climbing frames, slides, see-saw was found to contain lead up to 40 times than the recommended levels that may pose a threat to children.

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Top 10 Must Know Facts on Poisoning

Top 10 Must Know Facts on Poisoning

Poisoning is an avoidable public health problem that can happen to anyone, at any time or any place.

Infographics on Lead Poisoning

Infographics on Lead Poisoning

Toys and parks are no longer safe for children. It is the main cause for lead poisoning.