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Mining giant Anglo American faces class action appeal over alleged lead poisoning in Zambia

An appeal hearing has opened in South Africa on whether a subsidiary of British-based mining company Anglo American PLC was responsible for lead poisoning over decades that affected around 140,000 people in Zambia

The Independent UK

Neanderthals were more susceptible to lead poisoning than humans — which helped us gain an advantage over our cousins, scientists say

Humans and our ancestors have been exposed to lead for 2 million years, but the toxic metal may have actually helped our species to develop language — giving us a key advantage over our Neanderthal cousins, scientists claim.

LiveScience

Human ancestors were exposed to lead millions of years ago, and it shaped our evolution

When we think of lead poisoning, most of us imagine modern human-made pollution, paint, old pipes, or exhaust fumes.

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Britain’s ban on lead ammunition could save tens of thousands of birds from poisoning

The UK’s environment minister Emma Hardy has announced a ban on toxic lead ammunition to protect Britain’s countryside. This ban includes the sale and use for hunting of both lead shotgun ammunition (each cartridge of which contains hundreds of small lead pellets called “shot”), used mainly for hunting small game…

The Conversation

Scientists may have solved 2,000-year-old mystery death of Roman baby twins

Infants found buried facing each other in Croatian city of Trogir

The Independent UK

Infant twins buried together in Roman Croatia may have died from lead poisoning

Around 2,000 years ago, fraternal twin infants were buried facing each other in a cemetery. But it's still unknown why they died.

LiveScience

Publix recalls baby food pouches after testing finds elevated levels of lead

The Publix supermarket chain is recalling fruit and vegetable baby food because testing found elevated levels of lead

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Cuts have eliminated more than a dozen US government health-tracking programs

More than a dozen data-gathering programs that track deaths and disease appear to have been eliminated in the tornado of layoffs and proposed budget cuts in the Trump administration’s first 100 days

The Independent UK

Baby food recalled in the US over fears it contains lead. Here's everything we know

Lead poisoning in children can cause developmental delays and learning difficulties over time.

Euronews

Endangered condor dies of lead poisoning months after being freed

The bird was just 18 months at the time of his death

The Independent UK

Health: No alternative treatments without guidance; Can cause lead poisoning

While these remedies may seem safe or natural, they can contain harmful toxins like lead. A must read on Dynamite News:

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Dead native birds and flying foxes found in SA town home to one of world’s largest lead smelters

Testing found acute lead toxicosis as cause of death of two lorikeets, a honeyeater and three grey-headed flying foxes in Port Pirie

The Guardian - AU

How a little brown bird could sound the alarm on lead poisoning in Australian children

Recent public health threats such as COVID, and the current bird flu outbreak in Victoria, show we can’t separate human health from the natural environment. Our research examining the link between lead exposure in house sparrows and children is another sobering reminder of this shared health burden.

The Conversation

The Connecticut residents holding a rent strike amid lead poisoning crisis

They thought their redeveloped 19th-century building was safe – but after learning it still contained toxic levels of lead, they formed a tenants union

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Couple Tricks In-Laws Into Replacing All Of Their Plates As Payback For Constant Hurtful Comments

In-laws who can't refrain from making hurtful comments end up buying all new dishes after a couple exaggerates lead poisoning dangers as petty revenge. The post Couple Tricks In-Laws Into Replacing All Of Their Plates As Payback For Constant Hurtful Comments first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Lead-tainted applesauce pouches also contained another possible toxic substance, FDA says

U.S. health officials say that recalled cinnamon applesauce pouches tied to lead poisoning in U.S. kids contained chromium, a chemical element that can be toxic

The Guardian - UK

Judge throws out Kabwe lead-poisoning case against Anglo American mining

South African court dismisses huge class-action lawsuit over toxic legacy of mining at Broken Hill in Zambia between 1925 and 1974

The Independent UK

FDA is inspecting plant in Ecuador that made lead-tainted fruit pouches

U.S. health officials have launched an inspection of a plant in Ecuador that made the cinnamon applesauce pouches linked to dozens of cases of acute lead poisoning in U.S. children

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Nearly two dozen toddlers sickened by lead linked to tainted applesauce pouches, CDC says

U.S. health officials are warning doctors to be on the lookout for possible cases of lead poisoning in children

The Guardian - US

Deadly drinkware: a vintage lover’s guide to not getting lead poisoning

Vintage glassware is stylish, but some homewares carry harmful toxins – and the risk of lead poisoning. Experts give advice on how to shop and sip safely

The Hindu

90% of paint samples tested contain lead above permissible limits in India: Study

90% of 51 paints used to paint houses in India contain lead above govt's permissible limit of 90 ppm. 76.4% of these paints contained lead more than 111 times the limit. Lead poisoning in children is irreversible and lifelong. Paint manufacturers use cheaper pigments with lead, leading to poor market…

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Womans Ends Up In Hospital With Lead Poisoning After Taking Ayurvedic Medicines To Treat Infertility

The ancient Indian medical system is based on old texts that rely on a “natural” and holistic approach to physical, mental health.

LiveScience

Ayurvedic infertility medicine sends woman to hospital with lead poisoning

The woman had more than 25 times the normal amount of lead in her blood after taking Ayurvedic pills for a year.

ABC News

WorkSafe to prosecute Kalgoorlie assay laboratory where four workers allegedly received lead poisoning

WorkSafe is set to prosecute the owners of a Kalgoorlie-based assay laboratory where four workers allegedly received lead poisoning, including one who was hospitalised for high levels of lead in their blood.

The Independent UK

Pet dogs face risk of deadly lead poisoning from pheasant meat in canine food

More than three-quarters of the samples taken by researchers had levels of lead higher than the amount permitted by law

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