Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Study: Lead exposure may lead to obesity

Exposure to lead a toxic heavy metal found in older homes in the form of lead paint and some imported ceramic products may affect the unborn offspring of pregnant women. A study of mice looking at the effects of chronic low level lead exposure appears to subtly influence weight gain in the mice that are born to these females. If you needed another reason to avoid exposure to lead you've got one.

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