A recent study revealed alarming levels of lead contamination in turmeric samples from India and Pakistan, exceeding safe limits. The contamination is linked to lead chromate, a yellow pigment ...

Consumer Reports found high levels of lead in cinnamon powder and multi-spice ... your recipe can elevate the flavor and aroma of your dishes. Additionally, experimenting with your own spice ...

TOXIC LEVELS OF LEAD. CONSUMER REPORTS TESTED 36 GROUND CINNAMON PRODUCTS AND SPICE BLENDS WITH CINNAMON. ONE OUT OF THREE CONTAINED LEAD LEVELS ABOVE ONE PART PER MILLION. THAT’S THE THRESHOLD ...

Lead exposure can have serious consequences for the health of children. Exposure to very high levels of lead can severely damage the brain and central nervous system causing coma, convulsions and even ...

Modern levels of lead pose substantial risks of cognitive impairment, cardiovascular disease, pre-term births, and kidney disease. Historical descriptions of lead poisoning, or plumbism ...

Nearly twice as many Erie County children were diagnosed with elevated levels of lead in their blood in 2022 than the previous year. Tests showed that 348 county children younger than 6 had ...

Rochester, N.Y. (WHAM) — A new report shows more children in Monroe County had elevated lead levels in their blood in 2023 compared to 2022, with most of the cases centered in the city of Rochester.

According to the National Blood Lead Level Survey, three out of four Bhutanese children aged one to six have lead levels exceeding 3.5 micrograms per deciliter in their blood. There is no identified ...

If you live in an older home here are four things to do to help protect your child from lead dust. 1. Check the paint in your home. Tip! It is always a good idea to use cold tap water for drinking and ...

Lead can accumulate in the kidneys and cause renal dysfunction or chronic kidney disease. Also, it can improve insulin sensitivity and lower blood sugar levels, making it beneficial for people ...

Elevated levels of lead have been discovered in playgrounds in Houston, Texas, new research reports. On average, lead levels were four times higher in these play areas than they are in Texas overall.