Environment
Hanoi air pollution, the elderly and children should limit out
Before the information of the General Department of Environment monitoring mercury in the air in Hanoi, experts warned that people could not neglect because mercury is e…
Mercury Poisoning
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Environment
Where can mercury in the air come from
Mercury can be generated from coal-fired power plants, incinerators and forest fires.
Environment
The most confusing accidents
Historically there have been many horrific disasters and huge number of casualties, occurring due to identified causes. But there are still many disasters that no one un…
Medicine - Health
MRI magnetic resonance makes many people fill their teeth easily
Although it is unclear whether this amount of mercury is sufficient to cause poisoning, but in high doses, it may increase the risk of brain damage, heart attack or infe…
Medicine - Health
Death hiding behind the most expensive soup bowl on the planet
Do you think, shark shark soup is an extra food? The truth will make you surprised!
Medicine - Health
How is paint contaminated with lead, mercury destroying your health?
High exposure to lead-contaminated paint, long-term mercury will lead to headaches, dizziness, asthma attacks, affecting the nervous system.
Medicine - Health
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.
Medicine - Health
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…
Medicine - Health
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…
Medicine - Health
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…
Medicine - Health
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.