Heavy Metals in Your Environment May Increase Schizophrenia Risk
Researchers discovered that exposure to certain toxic heavy metals—like lead and chromium—may be connected to a higher risk of developing schizophrenia, a …
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How Lead Poisoning Disguised Itself as a Stomach Problem
A 10-year-old boy spent 10 months throwing up repeatedly with no clear cause. Doctors couldn't find anything wrong with his stomach, but he also had trouble …
Read MoreHow Mercury Poisoning Can Damage Your Nerves and Brain
A 60-year-old man who worked at a waste management facility developed serious nerve and brain problems after being exposed to mercury. He experienced shaking, …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria May Help Protect Your Brain from Heavy Metal Damage
Workers exposed to heavy metals like lead, mercury, cadmium, and manganese face serious health risks, especially to their brains and nervous systems. New …
Read MoreSoy Compound May Protect Fish Brains From Arsenic Damage
Researchers discovered that a natural compound found in soy called genistein may help protect fish brains from arsenic poisoning. In this study, fish exposed …
Read MoreHerbal Medicine Helps Fish Recover From Manganese Poisoning
Researchers studied whether fermented Chinese herbal medicine could help largemouth bass recover from manganese poisoning. Over 60 days, fish exposed to high …
Read MoreToxic Metal from Jewelry Making Weakens Bones in Workers
Researchers studied five goldsmiths who were exposed to cadmium, a toxic metal released during jewelry-making work. All five workers developed weak bones and …
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