News tagged with lead poisoning
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Solar industry responsible for lead emissions in developing countries
Solar power is not all sunshine. It has a dark side -- particularly in developing countries, according to a new study by a University of Tennessee, Knoxville, engineering professor.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Aug 31, 2011 |
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California condor still threatened by human activities
A recently released scientific paper authored by San Diego Zoo Institute for Conservation Research scientists shows the leading causes of death of the endangered California condor in the wild are human influenced, with lead ...
Jan 20, 2012 |
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China adopts heavy metal reduction plan
China has adopted a plan to tackle heavy-metal pollution, according to state media, after more than 30 major poisoning incidents since 2009.
Feb 19, 2011 |
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Lead contamination in Philadelphia's Chinatown discovered
Recently, a research team from the Department of Emergency Medicine at Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University discovered an alarming amount of lead contamination in ceramic cooking and eating utensils sold ...
Feb 28, 2011 |
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Regular breakfast helps reduce lead poisoning in children
It is known that fasting increases lead absorption in adults and consequently regular meals and snacks are recommended for children to prevent lead poisoning. New research published in BioMed Central's open access journal ...
Apr 01, 2011 |
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Australia's inner cities still contaminated with lead
A research article published this week in the international journal Environmental Pollution contends that large tracts of land in the older inner-city suburbs of Australia’s cities remain contaminated with above-acceptable levels ...
Sep 28, 2010 |
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Succimer found ineffective for removing mercury
Succimer, a drug used for treating lead poisoning, does not effectively remove mercury from the body, according to research supported by the National Institutes of Health. Some families have turned to succimer as an alternative ...
Medicine & Health / Medications
Oct 22, 2010 |
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Children's blood lead levels linked to lower test scores
Exposure to lead in early childhood significantly contributes to lower performances on end-of-grade (EOG) reading tests among minority and low-income children, according to researchers at Duke University and North Carolina ...
Oct 19, 2009 |
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China accuses US firm over child lead poisoning
Authorities in Shanghai have accused US Fortune 500 battery maker Johnson Controls and several other companies of emitting excessive amounts of lead blamed for poisoning dozens of children.
Feb 27, 2012 |
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Scientists develop more effective method of predicting lead-poisoning risk (w/ Video)
As health departments across the United States seek a better way to determine which children should be tested for lead poisoning, a method created by Michigan State University scientists has proven to be more ...
Mar 02, 2010 |
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CDC: Lead dust in cars source of kids' poisoning
(AP) -- Some childhood lead poisonings in Maine last year came from an unusual source - lead dust tracked into the family car.
Aug 20, 2009 |
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Lead poisoning maps in R.I. reveal huge disparities, guide cleanup
The rate at which lead poisoning has struck young Rhode Island children depends heavily on where they live, according to a Brown University-led geographic analysis of comprehensive health department data from across Rhode ...
Nov 01, 2010 |
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2nd lead poisoning case hits China, 1,300 sick
(AP) -- China detained two factory officials after 1,300 children were poisoned by pollution from a manganese processing plant, state media said Thursday, days after emissions from a lead smelter in another ...
Aug 20, 2009 |
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Factory boss in China arrested over lead poisoning
(AP) -- State media say a battery factory manager was arrested after 168 villagers living near the manufacturer in eastern China suffered lead poisoning.
Mar 27, 2011 |
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Lead poisoning threatens a vulnerable albatross population
(PhysOrg.com) -- Populations of Laysan albatross face severe declines due to widespread lead poisoning of chicks unless comprehensive cleanup measures gain momentum, according to a recent study.
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