Lead : Science World Report

Oct 22, 2016 05:30 AM EDT

Few Mexican Ceramics Associated With Lead Poisoning

A recent case of a woman suffering from poisonous effect of lead contamination has bought the issue of lead poisoned Mexican ceramics into limelight.

Apr 27, 2016 05:34 AM EDT

Popular Make-Your-Own Jewelry Toy Cra-Z Art Found to Have High Levels of Lead

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said that they recalled some products to test iif it is safe for children to play with.

Apr 11, 2016 03:55 AM EDT

Schools Test Water For Lead In Response To Water Crisis In Flint, Michigan

The current issue of a water crisis in Flint, Michigan prompts the school officials nationwide to test water from the eatery faucets and classroom sinks for lead.

Jan 15, 2016 04:36 PM EST

Poverty Increases Risk Of Health Issues

Children in deep poverty with family income below 50 percent of the federal poverty line have worse health and development markers when compared to those in families with higher income.

Jan 07, 2016 10:09 PM EST

Genetic Mutation Linked To Increased Risk Of ADHD In Children Exposed To Lead

Children with a particular gene mutation who are exposed to small amounts of lead may be at an increased risk of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a recent study.

Oct 20, 2015 12:31 PM EDT

Skeletons Reveal Being Rich in the Middle Ages May Have Harmed Your Health

Being rich in the Middle Ages may have actually caused a person more harm than good. Researchers have found that wealthy people during this time period were more exposed to the toxic heavy metal lead than the poor.

May 20, 2015 09:09 AM EDT

Griffon Vultures Have High Concentrations of Lead in Their Bodies

It turns out that Griffon vultures may be in trouble when it comes to their diet. Scientists have analyzed the presence of toxic elements in the blood of these vultures and have found that there's a high concentration of lead in wild populations.

Nov 03, 2014 06:56 AM EST

The Sound of Your Voice May Determine Whether People View You as a Leader

How charismatic is your voice? Do you sound authoritarian or benevolent? While you may not think that the sound of a person's voice can impact the perceptions of others, you'd be wrong. It turns out that how you sound can greatly influence how others view you.

Jul 02, 2014 12:29 AM EDT

Lead Levels Found in Blood Increase the Risk of Behavioral, Emotional Problems in Children

Lead in children's blood may increase their risk of certain behavioral and emotional issues, according to a recent study published in JAMA Pediatrics. Researchers from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences found the even low exposure could increase the risk of various health issues...