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Posted on February 9, 2018 In Heavy Metals and Health, Heavy Metals in the News

Scientists estimate that more than 15 million gallons of mercury are contained in the frozen permafrost regions of Alaska.  When including the non-frozen soils of […]

Posted on February 2, 2018 In Heavy Metals and Health, Heavy Metals in the News

Here’s an interesting article for all you parents who may like to share your own childhood toys from yesteryear with your little ones today.  I’m […]

Posted on January 26, 2018 In Heavy Metals and Health, Heavy Metals in the News

Last July, China’s Ministry of Environmental Protection notified the World Trade Organization of upcoming restrictions on recyclable material being imported.  As of January 1st, 2018, […]

Posted on January 19, 2018 In Heavy Metals and Health, Heavy Metals in the News

On May 18th, 2017 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration administered a Class I recall of lead testing systems used on millions of children since […]

Posted on November 14, 2011 In Heavy Metals and Health, Heavy Metals in the News

According to a recent lawsuit filed against Disneyland multiple attractions at the amusement park contain high levels of lead.  The Mateel Environmental Justice Foundation claims […]

Posted on August 11, 2011 In Heavy Metals and Health, Heavy Metals in the News

As a parent, I am always conscious of the health of my children.  Two news articles in the Miami Herald caught my attention and deserve […]

Lead is in the news on a regular basis.  After all, it is listed as the second most dangerous substance (after arsenic) on the government’s […]

While idly watching tv on a leisurely Sunday afternoon I happened upon a PBS documentary called “Bag It”.  I’m sure you can guess what it’s […]

The news from Japan during the past month has been tragic:  the terrible loss of life and devastation caused by the earthquake and tsunami, and […]

Posted on March 21, 2011 In Heavy Metals and Health, Heavy Metals in the News

Zinc is not something we pay much attention to, unless you are a sun worshiper who uses a lot of zinc oxide to protect lips […]