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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for Heavy Metals
  1. Arsenic (National Library of Medicine)  
    Arsenic is a natural element found in soil and minerals. Arsenic compounds are used to preserve wood, as pesticides, and in some industries. Arsenic can get ...
  2. Autism Spectrum Disorder (National Library of Medicine)  
    Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurological and developmental disorder that begins early in childhood and lasts throughout a person's life. It affects how ...
  3. Infant and Newborn Nutrition (National Library of Medicine)  
    Food provides the energy and nutrients that babies need to be healthy. For a baby, breast milk is best. It has all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Infant ...
  4. Lead Poisoning (National Library of Medicine)  
    Lead is a metal that occurs naturally in the earth's crust. Lead can be found in all parts of our environment. Much of it comes from human activities such ...
  5. 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 heated, it is ...
  6. Tremor (National Library of Medicine)  
    ... Poisoning from certain toxic substances, including pesticides and heavy metals such as mercury and lead Hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) ...