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Results 1 - 8 of 8 for mercury
  1. Mercury (National Library of Medicine)  
    Mercury is an element that is found in air, water and soil. It has several forms. Metallic mercury is a shiny, silver-white, odorless liquid. If ... with other elements to form powders or crystals. Mercury is in many products. Metallic mercury is used ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/mercury.html - Health Topics
  2. Reproductive Hazards (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... and illegal drugs Metals such as lead and mercury Radiation Some viruses You may be exposed to ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/reproductivehazards.html - Health Topics
  3. Cosmetics (National Library of Medicine)  
    Cosmetics are products you apply to your body to clean it, make it more attractive, or change the way it looks. They include: Hair dyes Makeup Perfumes Skin-care ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/cosmetics.html - Health Topics
  4. Environmental Health (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... poisoning from paint, or exposure to asbestos or mercury from mining or industrial use. NIH: National Institute ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/environmentalhealth.html - Health Topics
  5. Peripheral Nerve Disorders (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... with certain toxic substances, such as lead or mercury. Alcohol use disorder (AUD) and smoking. Vitamin imbalances, ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/peripheralnervedisorders.html - Health Topics
  6. Poisoning (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... or outdoor plants Metals such as lead and mercury The effects of poisoning range from short-term ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/poisoning.html - Health Topics
  7. Pregnancy and Nutrition (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... pregnancy. Fish that may have high levels of mercury. Limit white (albacore) tuna to 6 ounces per ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/pregnancyandnutrition.html - Health Topics
  8. Tremor (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... substances, including pesticides and heavy metals such as mercury and lead Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) Liver or kidney ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/tremor.html - Health Topics