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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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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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Eating sushi can harm the heart
Many people believe that sushi is a nutritious and low-calorie food. However, a new study finds that this dish may actually be harmful to your health.