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πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is the Barefoot Walking Path Safe? Busan Health and Environment Research Institute Conducts Comprehensive Survey on Heavy Metals

Busan is conducting a comprehensive survey of 61 barefoot walking paths to assess heavy metal contamination and ensure public safety.

Feb 26 β€’ 09:09 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ulsan Battery Factory Accused of Covering Up Workers' Health Status Exposed to Heavy Metals

A battery production factory in Ulsan is under suspicion of concealing the health status of workers exposed to heavy metals.

Feb 25 β€’ 07:54 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

Spring Boat Maintenance Leaves Toxic Trace in Harbor Soil

A study from the University of Tartu reveals that volatile paint dust from spring boat maintenance significantly increases soil toxicity in Estonia's harbors, affecting fish olfactory senses despite a lesser impact from heavy metals than expected.

Feb 23 β€’ 08:52 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

These are the worst fish: especially harmful to older people

While fish provides many benefits in seniors' diets, it is crucial to be aware of certain types that may be harmful due to high salt content and heavy metals.

Feb 22 β€’ 17:22 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

EPA weakens pollution limits for mercury from coal plants

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has weakened pollution limits for coal power plants, allowing them to release more heavy metals, including mercury, which is linked to brain damage.

Feb 20 β€’ 19:20 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Lead and strange metals: the disgusting result of analyzing accumulated snow in New York

Recent analysis of urban snow in New York reveals the presence of heavy metals, fecal bacteria, and road salt, raising health concerns due to urban contamination.

Feb 16 β€’ 22:32 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
National & Local

Toxic food: Time to clean up Nigeria’s grinders

The article discusses the health risks associated with contaminated food processing machines in Nigeria that contain heavy metals.

Feb 11 β€’ 01:15 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡· Naftemporiki
National & Local

Silver in free fall again, dragging down gold – Technology stocks bleed

A new wave of heavy sell-offs is sweeping through precious metals, with silver recording a double-digit drop while gold faces pressure as markets cleanse from leverage and short-term bets.

Feb 5 β€’ 06:54 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

Heavy metals in tampons - women's health expert explains real risk

A women's health expert discusses the risks associated with heavy metals and harmful substances in tampons and period products, highlighting that these products currently face less regulatory scrutiny than candles.

Feb 2 β€’ 13:37 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ABC
Life & Tech

More heavy metals, more ADHD in childhood

The article discusses the correlation between heavy metal exposure and the prevalence of ADHD in children, suggesting that reducing metal exposure could improve processing speed and clinical outcomes for affected children.

Jan 13 β€’ 03:52 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
World

Masses of toxic litter pours from Rhine into North Sea each year, research finds

Research reveals that thousands of tonnes of toxic litter, including heavy metals and microplastics, are dumped into the North Sea via the Rhine annually, posing risks to both the environment and human health.

Jan 8 β€’ 16:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ABC
Life & Tech

Blanca GarcΓ­a-Orea, nutritionist, indicates which is the best canned tuna to include in the diet

Nutritionist Blanca GarcΓ­a-Orea advises that certain canned tuna species contain less heavy metals, making them a healthier dietary choice.

Dec 31 β€’ 10:59 UTC

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