Lead Exposure May Change Brain Structure in Children
Razi Berry Although leaded gas and lead-based paint were banned decades ago, the risk of lead exposure is far from gone. A new study led by Elizabeth Sowell, PhD, shows that living in neighborhoods with high risk of lead exposure is associated with differences in brain structure and cognitive performance in some children. Her findings, […]
Neurotoxin Added to Turmeric to Brighten Color
Razi Berry It’s billed as a health booster and healing agent, but it may be the source of cognitive defects and other severe ailments. A new Stanford-led study reveals that turmeric — a commonly used spice throughout South Asia — is sometimes adulterated with a lead-laced chemical compound in Bangladesh, one of the world’s predominant […]