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What is mercury?
Mercury is a silver-colored liquid metal that:
is highly toxic
can be found in liquid and vapor
forms; vapors cannot be seen or
smelled
does not dissolve in water or alcohol
has a metallic taste
Why is mercury dangerous?
When spilled, mercury breaks into tiny beads that roll and can stick to surfaces.
Spilled or improperly stored mercury may:
evaporate and contaminate the air
you breathe
remain in the air and environment for
a long time
How can I be exposed to mercury?
Mercury is used in some industrial and household items. It may be found in:
thermometers
thermostats
fluorescent lighting
batteries
clothes irons with automatic shut-off
features
athletic shoes with flashing lights in
the soles (made before 1997)
latex and oil-based paints
(made before 1991)
Mercury is also used in some spiritual and cultural practices.
For example, mercury may be:
burned in oil lamps and candles
added to creams, perfumes, or
bathwater
sprinkled on floors in homes or cars
stored in very small containers that
are worn or carried by people
swallowed
| No metabolic functions are known for which mercury is required. At high concentrations, mercury causes liver and kidney damage and neurological symptoms. Interest has grown in the possible ill health effects of mercury liberated from dental amalgam fillings as well as the increased consumption of fish contaminated with mercury. Hair is used as an index of internal accumulation of mercury provided it was not externally contaminated by exposure to mercury vapor. |
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When Good Light Bulbs Go Bad
Richmond.com - July 14, 2008
Then, it turns out, they contain small amounts of mercury, a highly toxic chemical. Everyone from Dominion Virginia Power to Wal-Mart to just about every ...
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It Might Be Time to Shut Your Mouth to Mercury
Washington Post - July 13, 2008
Mercury from amalgam going down the drain or into a landfill is another environmental issue. The dental association encourages, but does not require, ...
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Is Dental Mercury A Threat To Health?
Baltimore Sun - July 12, 2008
The article mentioned that there is little scientific evidence to support Moms Against Mercury's claims about the dangers of mercury in amalgam. ...
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Could Your Teeth Be Toxic?
Best Syndication - July 11, 2008
But did you know that metal fillings in your mouth could be giving off potentially dangerous mercury vapor? For years, amalgam (metal) fillings were the ...
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Autism and a Link to Brain Development
U.S. News & World Report - July 11, 2008
Chelation is designed to treat poisoning by heavy metals, such as lead. Since one theory is that autism can be caused by exposure to mercury, a toxic metal ...
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Dental Industry Gets An Earful On Mercury
KATU Portland - July 9, 2008
The dental industry, asked to testify Tuesday about pollution from mercury in tooth fillings, found itself under attack from lawmakers who blame mercury for everything from autism in children to skin discoloration.
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Fringe Autism Treatment Could Get Federal Study
Auburn Citizen - July 9, 2008
Chelation helps the body excrete heavy metals and is approved to treat lead poisoning in children. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) The treatment removes heavy metals ...
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Mercury Fillings Are Branded Toxic
New York Sun - July 7, 2008
Amalgam fillings release mercury vapor during chewing and when they are placed in teeth and extracted, it adds. Eight million amalgam fillings were used in ...
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Don't Fill Your Dental Cavity with Mercury
Daily News & Analysis - July 3, 2008
The USFDA website also warns, “Dental amalgams containing mercury, may have neurotoxic effects on the nervous system of developing children and foetuses. ...
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The Poisoning of America's Water Supplies
Natural News.com - July 3, 2008
The three together, mercury, lead and fluoride become a kind of devil's triangle of chemical toxicity that is only made worse by aluminum and a host of ...
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How Much is Safe?
People who eat alot of fish may run health risk. Study finds elevated consumption can lead to high intake of mercury.
The amount of canned tuna that is safe to eat each week should be based on a person's body weight according to Washington state's department of health.
Click here for the story.
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