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The effects of lead poisoning can be detrimental. Learn how to keep this environmental hazard from harming your kids' development.

A new study shows that exposure to lead in smaller amounts than originally considered safe by experts is still having a negative impact on children.

The adverse effects of lead exposure have been recognized for generations. Lead poisoning is far from being merely an item of historical interest.

Lead poisoning is a major health problem in the United States. The symptoms are hard to detect, and exposure to lead causes developmental issues in children.

Consumers need to be aware of lead toxicity caused by older and imported wine bottles as well as the dangers associated with using crystal decanters.

Chronic exposure to lead causes many health problems in children. In 1993, the high costs of lead abatement encouraged the EPA to fund a controversial research project.

Lead poisoning is common in birds - most affected birds die. People accidentally contaminate the environment with lead.

Homeowners can take simple steps to prevent lead poisoning in their children, which could protect them from criminal behavior later in life.

The history of makeup is as varied and colourful as the myriad of cosmetics available to consumers today, with beauty products dating back to 4,000 BC Egypt.

The mission of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is "to protect human health and the environment." In 1993, the EPA funded research that violated these aims.

Wal-Mart Hip Chain has been recalled after being associated with high lead levels

Complete ban on lead bullets and fishing tackle is needed to protect wildlife from lead exposure in the environment. Lead-free fishing & hunting gear readily available.

Ludwig van Beethoven played a pivotal role in the evolution of classical music. He suffered a lifetime of ailments was it possible they were caused by lead poisoning?

Anger over lead shot ban in California and critical habitat protection issues in Hawaii may have triggered the shooting of four endangered animals, three of which died.

Researchers have published a study summarizing the effects of lead on wildlife coming from lead shot, spent bullets, and fishing sinkers.

Environmental health ethics is not a new field, but children's rights in nontherapeutic environmental research were not protected until a 2001 court case, Grimes v. KKI.

Dirt, sand, salt, buttons and other non-edibles are usually eaten with this disorder. There appear to be numerous underlying reasons for this bizarre, eating behavior.

Overexposure to harmful toxins can have short-term and long-term effects on a child's health.

Children's Storage Bins sold at Lowe's have been recalled due to high levels of lead in the paint.

UK historical novelist, Dilly Court talks about her inspiration and novels. Set in Victorian East End London, Dilly's novels paint a rich picture of life during this era

Youth mini bikes and ATVs can be saved if the "Dirt Bike Bill" succeeds in exempting such vehicles from the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA).

What's worse than being lost and frozen in the ice with little food and months of day-long darkness? The men of the Franklin Expedition are about to find out.

TBI occurs when a sudden trauma causes brain damage. TBI can affect who an individual is and have devastating outcomes including permanent disability and even death.

Lisa Ling appeared on ABC's The View to promote the new documentary on CNN. Planet in Peril: Battle Lines investigates the waste of the planet's resources.

Approximately 1 out of 3 youngsters is examined by a physician for abdominal discomfort or pain by the time they are fifteen years old.

ADHD is a descriptive diagnosis that must involve a detailed developmental history and physical examination of the child and their behavior

Another toy, manufactured in China - a doll stroller - has been recalled due to reported cuts and laceration injuries suffered by children.

Birds inhale or ingest spores of Aspergillus fungus in warm moist environments. Aspergillosis is a serious fungal infection.

DDT insecticide caused pesticide poisoning in birds forty years ago. Today it's still with us, along with other toxic pesticides and herbicides that kill birds.

How Homeopathy Works as 'Vibrational Medicine' and Should be Included in Effective Treatment in a Swine Flu Epidemic.

At the site of the world's worst nuclear accident, nature has taken over. Research on birds in the area tells us how things are going for species at Chernobyl.

Children's metal pendants from Team Work Trading are recalled because they failed to meet safety standards, according to the U. S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Covering the Environment provides strong insights for anyone writing about the environment and working on what the author calls "the Green Beat."

To make sure all the health benefits of chocolate are in those holiday treats, consumers should scrutinize labels. Here's what to look for.

The endangered California Condor, Gymnogyps californianus, was extinct in the wild in 1987. Now there are hundreds. Mature birds are mating, nesting and raising young.

Mute swans are large water-dwelling birds capable of flight. Male mute swans are called cobs, female mute swans are pens, and young mute swans are known as cygnets.

The pungent aromas of certain plants indicate the presence of volatile oils that have specific effects on the human body.

Coal is mined from the earth and contains many minerals besides carbon. Mercury, lead, and arsenic are found in and around coal in concentrations depending on geography.

Power and sail boaters both use lead-acid batteries on their vessels. Here is an introduction to their construction, use and safety.

Kombucha tea was first made around 220 BC in China. This healing tea is created with a mixture of black tea, yeast and sugar, fermented for up to 10 days.

Mining activities benefit communities by supplying jobs and creating resources. However, many of these communities also have to deal with the resulting toxic pollution.

The tale of Lucy Locket was never intended for children. We don't know who Lucy was but Kitty Fisher, daughter of a German immigrant, had a meteoric rise from the gutter

Pica is a classified medical disorder defined by the consumption of mainly non-food items. Pica can have severe physical effects resulting in illness or even death.

The brilliant yellows and reds of fall gardens may be tempered by cool blues provided by shrubs such as caryopteris and ceratostigma.

Teachers need to understand what Auditory Processing Disorders are, and how to more effectively work with these students to provide an appropriate learning environment.

Since so many toys have been recalled over the last year, Consumer Reports share tips for buying safe toys for the holiday season.

This article exposes the myth that home remedies are safe and devoid of any side effects. Some guidelines on using natural home remedies are also provided.

Here you will find general descriptions of cranes, birds of prey, and other groups of birds, and definitions of unusual or unfamiliar words we use when we discuss birds.

No one intentionally adds lead to their food; but dietary sources of lead abound from sources which are more common than people know.

Cigarette butts are the most polluted item on the planet. Help protect the environment by disposing of cigarettes properly and becoming aware of the littering problem.