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• Lead paradox could lead to new therapy for Lou Gehrig’s disease

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 727
  Washington, Dec 1 (ANI): Scientists have discovered that high level of lead, which is a neurotoxic heavy metal, can slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease-a finding that could lead to a new type of therapy for the disease.ALS is a progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disease ...
  5 days ago

• Lead paradox could lead to new therapy for Lou Gehrig’s disease

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 727
  Washington, Dec 1 (ANI): Scientists have discovered that high level of lead, which is a neurotoxic heavy metal, can slow the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig’s disease-a finding that could lead to a new type of therapy for the disease.ALS is a progressive, fatal neurodegenerative disease ...
  5 days ago

• Chemicals Found in Plastics Linked to ADHD

  
  Psych Central News — Authority: 539
  A new study warns that phthalates, a family of chemical substances used primarily to make polyvinyl chloride (PVC) soft and flexible, may be associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Phthalates have been used for more than 50 years and are important components of many consumer products, including ...
  2 weeks ago

• Common plastic chemical ‘contributes to ADHD in kids’

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 727
  Washington, Nov 20 (ANI): A plastic chemical found in consumer products, such as toys, cleaning materials, plastics, and personal care items appears to contribute to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids, say researchers.Korean scientists have found a positive association between plastic chemical ...
  2 weeks ago

• Both genetics and environmental factors determine asthma risk

  
  Thaindian News — Authority: 727
  Washington, Nov 7 (ANI): It’s not just genes, environmental exposure too determines if a person would develop asthma, says a leading expert.Dr. Fernando D. Martinez, director of Arizona Respiratory Center, said that 39 potential “asthma genes” have already been identified.But, for nearly every gene found to be ...
  4 weeks ago

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