Tag: lead exposure

  • Your Favorite Dark Chocolate Bar May Contain More Heavy Metals Than You Think

    Your Favorite Dark Chocolate Bar May Contain More Heavy Metals Than You Think

    Dark chocolate has spent years building a reputation as the smarter sweet treat, especially among people who want something sweet while still getting the naturally occurring compounds found in cocoa. Then researchers started testing what was actually inside some of those familiar bars, and the results raised an uncomfortable question about what comes with the…

  • The Health Reasons You Should Leave Your Shoes At The Door

    The Health Reasons You Should Leave Your Shoes At The Door

    That pair of shoes by the front door may look perfectly clean, but the soles can carry far more than dirt after a day outside. Research has found bacteria, fecal organisms, allergens, pesticides and environmental contaminants on footwear, giving households a reason to think twice before walking across the living room in outdoor shoes. The…