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Toxic Legacy — How Lead Exposure Silently Fueled America's Mental Health Crisis

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Lead exposure has been silently fueling a mental health crisis in the United States. Unveiling the Hidden Toll of Lead Exposure on Mental Health The featured study 2 examined the profound impact of lead exposure on Americans' mental health throughout the 20th century. For every 5 g/dL increase in childhood BLLs, there was a 1.34-point

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Metformin Use Shown to Induce Vitamin B12 Deficiency in Diabetics

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This deficiency is associated with several serious health complications, including neurological problems such as peripheral neuropathy and hematological issues like anemia, both of which negatively impact quality of life. The prevalence of Type 2 diabetes is escalating globally, posing a significant public health challenge.

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Screen Time Surge During Lockdowns Fuels Myopia Epidemic

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Beyond vision impairment, myopia leads to other health and lifestyle issues. Children aged 8 and 17 experienced the most substantial increases, with a 25% rise in myopia cases. This meta-analysis found that screen time from computers had the most significant impact on myopia, with a much higher risk compared to television use.

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Chemical Intolerance in Parents Tied to Autism and ADHD Risk in Children

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A narrow focus on genetic or behavioral factors often excludes environmental contributors like chemical intolerance, leading to incomplete evaluations. adults aged 18 and older, utilizing the Quick Environmental Exposure and Sensitivity Inventory (QEESI), a validated tool for assessing sensitivity to chemical exposures.

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Environmental Chemicals Increasingly Linked to Breast Cancer Risk

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Breast cancer is on the rise worldwide, and research increasingly points toward the often-overlooked role of environmental chemicals like triclosan as key contributors to this escalating health crisis. 1 The study used extensive data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES), collected between 2005 and 2014.

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Surprising Connection Between Heavy Metals and Childhood Obesity

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Childhood obesity, a condition characterized by excessive body fat, poses significant health risks to young individuals. Children with obesity often experience a range of health issues that affect their physical and emotional well-being.

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By the Numbers — The State of America’s Health Today

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The modern health care system is failing at its most basic function preventing disease and promoting health. The United States spends more on health care than any other nation 1 over $4.5 trillion annually 2 yet its health outcomes rank among the worst. trillion annually 2 yet its health outcomes rank among the worst.