Lead, Mercury and Children's Health

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Lead Screening
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that if you can answer "yes" to any of the following questions,... »
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University of Washington Study: Organophosphorus pesticide exposure of urban and suburban pre-school children with organic and conventional diets.
We’ve known from earlier studies that pesticides and toxic chemicals aren’t just in the environment – but get into our... »

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Lead Poisoning
Lead is a metal that does not belong in the human body. During the 1970s, lead in gasoline caused severe brain damage... »

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Get the Lead Out!
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