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Information about health issues related to metals from your About.com Guide.


Common Toxic Metals to Avoid, and Where You’ll Find Them
Article by Dr. Joseph Mercola covers the signs that you may be suffering from metal poisoning, a toxic accumulation of heavy metals in the soft tissues of the body.

Metal Polish Poisoning Treatment
Overview, poisoning symptoms and treatment for the ingestion of metal polish.

Lead in Toy Jewelry Cited as Hazard to Children
Major toy jewelry recall initiated by the Consumer Product Safety Commission due to lead concerns. The majority of bracelets, rings, necklaces and earrings sold in vending machines can leach enough lead to cause minor neurological damage from contact.

Toxic Heavy Metals Information at OSHA
Heavy metals are individual metals and metal compounds that negatively affect people's health. Arsenic, Beryllium, Cadmium, Hexavalent Chromium, Lead, Mercury. The exposure risks and health effects of Aluminum, Antimony, Cobalt, Copper, Iron, Manganese, Molybdenum, Nickel, Selenium, Silver, Tin, Vanadium, and Zinc are also covered.

Spinal Fusion Explained
Drawings and explanation of how metal rods are used to correct spinal curvature by fusing the bones together.


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