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Cadmium and Lead Linked to Hearing Loss in Adults
Loud noise can harm hearing but two common metals — lead and cadmium — may have a similar effect, according to a study published...
Flame Retardants May Affect a Child’s IQ
Prenatal and childhood exposure to flame-retardant chemicals may lead to poorer attention, motor skills, and IQ scores in children at ages five and seven,...
Mom’s Exposure to Pesticide Raises Risk of Infant Leukemia
A mother's exposure to pesticides during pregnancy may be linked to rare types of leukemias that are diagnosed in children younger than two, according...
Chronicle Misses Chance to Include Pollution Risks in Coverage of Chevron Fire
In the wake of this week's Chevron refinery fire, the San Francisco Chronicle missed an opportunity to present information about the health effects of...
