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·January 10, 2016·3 min read

Link Between ADHD and Lead Exposure in Kids With Genetic Mutation

A new study reports on a heightened association between ADHD symptoms and lead exposure in children with the HFE C282Y gene mutation.

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·November 12, 2015·3 min read

Lead Exposure Impacts Children’s Sleep

According to a new study, early life exposure to lead can increase risk of insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness and other sleep problems in later childhood.

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·March 11, 2015·4 min read

Rat Study Finds Lead has Detrimental Effect on Cells in Brain Areas Implicated in Schizophrenia

Detrimental effects on areas of the brain associated with schizophrenia and stronger reaction to cocaine seen in rats exposed to lead, according to a new study.

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·June 30, 2014·3 min read

Lead in Kids’ Blood Linked With Behavioral and Emotional Problems

A new study reports emotional and behavioral problems can occur with even low exposure to lead. Additionally, as the levels of lead increase in the blood, so do the problems.

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·May 31, 2013·4 min read

Lead Acts to Trigger Schizophrenia

Genetically engineered mice with a human gene for schizophrenia and who were exposed to lead early in life, exhibited behavioral and structural changes in the brain consistent with schizophrenia. Researchers believe their findings show a synergistic effect between lead exposure and the schizophrenia gene.