A 2026 prospective birth-cohort study in southern China linked mean cord-blood lead of 15.30 μg/L to lower infant neurodevelopmental scores across all 5 Ages and Stages Questionnaire domains, even though only 1.13% of samples exceeded 50 μg/L.1 A second finding was mechanistic: part of the lead-development association statistically ran through FAM50B/PTCHD3 DNA methylation, an epigenetic …
Recent research suggests that using marijuana may lead to higher exposure to toxic metals like cadmium and lead. Key findings: Exclusive marijuana users had 22% higher blood cadmium and 27% higher blood lead levels compared to non-users. Individuals who smoked marijuana within the past week (7 days) had the highest levels of cadmium and lead …
Krill (Euphausia superba) is a tiny crustacean that is found in cold waters of the ocean (e.g. Antarctic). Krill are at the bottom of the food chain, serving as a food source for a variety of other fish and sea creatures including: whales, penguins, squid, and seals. In recent years, supplement companies have begun harvesting …