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06/23/2017 / By Tim Wesley

Hazardous levels of lead uncovered in Philadelphia playgrounds and swanky neighborhoods

Unaware of the danger concealed beneath the vintage decorations and stylish architecture in the fancier parts of Philadelphia, parents have let their guard down, unknowingly exposing their children to toxic substances. One such example is Jana Curtis, whose daughter was poisoned by lead from the soil in their backyard. The horrifying news came as a […]

06/07/2017 / By Tim Wesley

ZINC found to be a powerful mineral “secret” for fighting viral infections of the liver (such as hepatitis C)

Researchers were surprised to discover that zinc may have the potential to fight liver disease by suppressing the inflammatory effects of a protein called interferon lambda 3 (IFN-?3). This new research, published in Nature Communications, proved how beneficial the mineral is in curbing the negative effects of liver disease. Led by Dr. Scott Read and […]

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