Arsenic
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Arsenic is a natural element found in soil and minerals. Arsenic compounds are used to preserve wood, as pesticides, and in some industries. Arsenic can get into air, water, and the ground from wind-blown dust. It may also get into water from runoff.
You may be exposed to arsenic by
- Taking in small amounts in food, water or air
- Breathing sawdust or burning smoke from arsenic-treated wood
- Living in an area with high levels of arsenic in rock
- Working in a job where arsenic is made or used
Exposure to arsenic can cause many health problems. Being exposed to low levels for a long time can change the color of your skin. It can cause corns and small warts. Exposure to high levels of arsenic can cause death.
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Arsenic Warning
healthyfellow.com — “Arsenic Warning” View full resource at healthyfellow.com
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Arsenic linked to kidney cancer
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Arsenic linked to kidney cancer
health.yahoo.net — “People with moderately elevated levels of arsenic in their urine may have an increased risk of kidney cancer -- particularly if they have high blood pressure and kidney disease, a new study suggests.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
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Arsenic Linked to Diabetes
diabetes.webmd.com — “Inorganic arsenic may be a factor in diabetes, according to a new study. Thirteen million Americans are exposed to unsafe levels of inorganic arsenic through their drinking water.” View full resource at diabetes.webmd.com
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Arsenic Groundwater Poisoning in Asia
disabled-world.com — “Scientists offer solutions to arsenic groundwater poisoning in southern Asia” View full resource at disabled-world.com
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Arsenic Poisoning Signs and Symptoms
buzzle.com — “The following article will take you through arsenic poisoning signs and symptoms so that you can identify whether or not there is that risk involved with you. Arsenic Poisoning Signs and Symptoms.” View full resource at buzzle.com
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Sandra Cottingham Health Business and Parenting Supporter
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Arsenic used to treat leukemia
physorg.com — “(PhysOrg.com) -- Arsenic, known in the West mainly as a poison, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for around two thousand years for the treatment of conditions such as syphilis and psoriasis. It has also been shown to have a substantial anti-cancer effect for a type of leukemia, but until ...” View full resource at physorg.com
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Removing arsenic from drinking water
sciencedaily.com — “Pioneering technology which is transforming the lives of millions of people in Asia, is now being used to create safer drinking water in the United States.” View full resource at sciencedaily.com
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Genes Behind Arsenic In Food Identified
medicalnewstoday.com — “In many countries arsenic in food is a major problem. But researchers at the University of Sk'vde in Sweden have now identified two genes that may play a crucial role in how arsenic is stored in” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Drinking water in Vietnam has excessive arsenic
health.yahoo.net — “More than a quarter of drinking wells in Vietnam's densely-populated Red River delta contain unsafe levels of arsenic that can cause cancer, neurological problems and hypertension, researchers warned on Tuesday.” View full resource at health.yahoo.net
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Arsenic linked to kidney cancer | Reuters
reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with moderately elevated levels of arsenic in their urine may have an increased risk of kidney cancer -- particularly if they have high blood pressure and kidney disease,” View full resource at reuters.com
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Scientists Solve Mystery Of Arsenic Compound
medicalnewstoday.com — “Hopkins, Baylor and Stanford scientists identify a protein folding machine in yeast cells that controls the folding of other important 'machines' that power cells, as a target for arsenite, an ars” View full resource at medicalnewstoday.com
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Scientists Solve Mystery Of Arsenic Compound http://mnt.to/3LdG
Arsenic linked to kidney cancer | Reuters
reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with moderately elevated levels of arsenic in their urine may have an increased risk of kidney cancer -- particularly if they have high blood pressure and kidney disease,” View full resource at reuters.com
Most Recently Shared on July 1, 2011 at 4:22 pm By:
Sandra Cottingham Health Business and Parenting Supporter
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Arsenic linked to kidney cancer | Reuters
reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with moderately elevated levels of arsenic in their urine may have an increased risk of kidney cancer -- particularly if they have high blood pressure and kidney disease,” View full resource at reuters.com
Most Recently Shared on July 1, 2011 at 4:35 pm By:
Bruce McLucas, MD Doctor, ObGyn Physician, Surgeon, and Physician
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Arsenic linked to kidney cancer | Reuters
reuters.com — “NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with moderately elevated levels of arsenic in their urine may have an increased risk of kidney cancer -- particularly if they have high blood pressure and kidney disease,” View full resource at reuters.com
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