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Two types of fish contain a lot of mercury you need to know
Fish and seafood are familiar and nutritious dishes for humans. However, you should be aware when using some types containing high levels of mercury.
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Welding teeth many times will make you get an extremely frightening outcome
According to recent research, the traditional welding of metal teeth can make your health worse.
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Causes of lead poisoning and latent mercury at home
Lead and mercury are two powerful poisons, dangerous to the environment and human health. People can get lead, mercury due to air pollution, drinking water, food and hou…
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Handle when the thermometer breaks to avoid mercury poisoning
When the thermometer breaks, collect pieces of metal and mercury particles by using a wet cotton pad or thin paper placed close to the ground to scoop up the mercury and…
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The most terrible strange disease of Japanese history due to the release of mercury into the sea
In 1932 the Japanese Chisso Corporation discharged mercury-contaminated wastewater to Minamata Sea caused a massive death of fish and shrimp, people ate fish that had be…
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Potential hazards inside energy-saving compact fluorescent light bulbs
Fluorescent bulbs are chosen by many consumers because of the advantages of saving and reducing pollution. However, few people know that in each fluorescent lamp contain…
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Mercury is encroaching into the human food chain
Mercury in liquid form is less toxic, but its compounds and salts are very toxic and cause brain damage, liver, and human exposure, breathing or ingestion.
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Alternatives to ancient antibiotics
Before antibiotics were born, doctors used herbs, mercury, and even leeches to treat many infections.
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This information will startle the believers of sushi
Sushi is being mass-produced and sold in supermarkets, most of them are no longer as nutritious as premium sushi in Japanese restaurants.
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Can fish or fresh fish be better?
The US Department of Agriculture offers an answer to the question of whether fish or fresh fish are more nutritious.
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Harmful misunderstandings about vaccines
No need for vaccination, just good personal hygiene will not get sick, is the most common misconception.
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New miraculous effect of orange peel: Eliminate mercury pollution
According to News Daily, Australian scientists have discovered a new method that can remove mercury from water by using a substance made from industrial byproducts and o…
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Enlightenment often met about vaccination
Immunity from natural disease is better due to vaccination, vaccination can cause autism, influenza is a minor disease without vaccination ... are common misunderstandin…
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Simple way to reduce poison at home
Do not sweep the house because it will cause dust to return to the air. Instead, clean your house or vacuum it at least twice a week.
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Fish that pregnant women and young children should not eat
This is the advice given by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on June 10 in an updated draft regarding mercury content in seafood.