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Signs and Symptoms of Heavy Metal Poisoning

The environment is exposed 24/7 to harmful chemical elements. Among these chemicals are heavy metals like mercury, lead, arsenic, and chromium. Without their knowledge, individuals are faced with daily exposure to heavy metal compounds. The most common methods of heavy metal poisoning are inhalation, ingestion, and skin contact. Initial exposure to these harmful metals may [...]

Cancer Causing Agents: Tobacco & Nicotine

Smoking is the single biggest cause of cancer in the world, and accounts for one in four cancer deaths in the States. Smoking is known to cause around eighty percent of lung cancer around the world. The 1996 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse has shown that about 62 million people in the United States [...]