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How to Prevent Lead Poisoning
Lead is a naturally occurring element used in batteries, solder, ammunition, pipes, and some roofing materials. In the past, lead was used in paint and gasoline. Lead is no longer in paint or gasoline...
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Federal Agencies Hold First Healthy Homes Summit
Last week four federal agencies held their first Healthy Homes Summit in Baltimore. The goal of the summit was to promote the building of healthy homes free of lead, chemicals, mold, moisture, and...
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Discarded Batteries – Toxic Little Time Bombs
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. consumers buy over 3 billion dry cell batteries and 350 million rechargeable batteries each year. Unfortunately, most people simply toss batteries...
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Lead and Tobacco Smoke Exposure Linked to Child ADHD
Children who are exposed to lead and tobacco smoke are eight times more likely to develop attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), reports the Cincinnati Enquirer. “Tobacco and lead exposure...
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Are Your Home Improvements Harming Your House?
If you are thinking about starting some home improvement projects, a new study released by HealthyStuff.org and conducted by the Ecology Center of Ann Arbor, Mich. reveals that you might have more to...
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