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A is for Arsenic and Astrobiology: The Truth Behind the NASA DiscoveryThe new discovery of arsenic microbes leads us to think about the future of the NASA program since the budget cuts. It also makes use of a new upcoming field, astrobiology. -
NASA Discovers Arsenic Can Be Used for LifeAn article about NASA's discovery that bacteria can use arsenic in the place of phosphorous. -
Arsenic and Amy Archer-GilliganThe macabre life of Amy Archer-Gilligan, the inspiration for Joseph Kesselring's "Arsenic and Old Lace".
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Arsenic in the Ground WaterPeople around the world rely on groundwater as a safe drinking source. But, the groundwater can sometimes contain toxic substances -- like arsenic. -
Gestational Diabetes Associated with Arsenic ExposureMany women are at risk for developing gestational diabetes and that risk may be increased by a prolonged exposure to arsenic.
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Arsenic in Apple Juice: How Much Arsenic is Too Much?Some feel arsenic should not be allowed in any foods other than what naturally occurs. How could this be prevented. -
The Arsenic Hour: Protect Your Family from Accidental PoisoningsThe Arsenic Hour, sometimes referred to as the Witching Hour, occurs between the 5 and 7 pm. Veteran moms know exactly what I am talking about. The Arsenic Hour is when the poisoning center receives the most calls of accidental poison incidents.
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Arsenic PoisoningArsenic poisoning is growing more and more popular. More wells and water sources are getting contaminated. How do we protect ourselves?
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Organic Eggs or Arsenic Eggs? Organic Chicken or Arsenic Chicken?Are you eating arsenic eggs? You probably are eating arsenic chicken. What more reason is there to eat organic eggs and chicken!
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Are You Suffering from Arsenic Poisoning?Did you know you can be poisoned with arsenic by things in your environment?
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Arsenic: Miracle Aid in the Fight Against LeukemiaToday, Reuters is reporting that arsenic can extend the survival in patients who suffer from a rare form leukemia. -
Learning to Extract Arsenic from Plants and SoilArsenic is a poison that is a common ingredient in pesticides and herbicides. It is also a common pollutant which has infested some of America's soil and drinking water.
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Arsenic and Old ChickensTalk about taking the fun out of eating chicken: arsenic has been linked to bladder, lung, skin, kidney and colon cancers, and low-level exposure can lead to partial paralysis and diabetes. -
Dentists Put Arsenic in Your Drinking WaterOrganized dentistry lobbies for fluoridation, requiring contaminated fluoride chemicals be added unnecessarily to your drinking water in a failed scheme to reduce cavities and keep low-income people out of their dental chairs.
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Arsenic Leads to Diabetes During PregnancyGestational diabetes is a health risk for women who are exposed to arsenic during pregnancy.
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Arsenic Levels High at Some New Orleans School SitesThe Natural Resources Defense Council says it found high levels of arsenic in soil samples taken from nearly one-third of school sites tested in New Orleans.
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Arsenic in Drinking Water a Threat to Human HealthMany parts of the world face a growing threat, ARSENIC. -
The Poisoning Truth: Arsenic in the WaterHealth risks and information on Arsenic in the water.
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Drinking Water with Arsenic is Dangerous for Pregnant Women & Their InfantsResearchers have discovered that when a pregnant woman drinks water that contains arsenic, the arsenic is transferred to her developing infant. This causes changes in 450 genes and could lead to developing many different diseases later in life, including cancer.
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Builders Pay for Cleanup for Houses Built on Arsenic-Laden SoilThe EPA has settled a case involving a gold mine, developers that moved arsenic-contaminated soil, and the builders that built homes on the soil. The responsible parties for the superfund site will pay more than $700,000.
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Folic Acid Decreases Arsenic Levels in the Blood, Study SaysThe results of a recently published study conducted by researchers at the Columbia University School of Public Health show folic acid may lower arsenic levels in the blood.
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Folic Acid Lowers Arsenic Levels in Blood, Study RevealsTaking folate, a vitamin B, may help people with high level of arsenic in their blood
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Sarah Palin: A Cookie Filled with ArsenicYou know what I'm talking about even if you actually like this despicable liar. -
Study Finds Arsenic, Lead, and Cadmium in Commonly Used CosmeticsToxic metals not listed on ingredients labels found in commonly used products in a study by the Canadian environmental group Environmental Defence. Carcinogens found in popular cosmetics used by Canadian consumers.
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NASA Announcement -- Arsenic-Eating Life Discovered in California's Mono LakeNASA has made an announcement that it has discovered a new form of life. The irony is, contrary to some of the media hyperventilation in the run up to the announcement, the life NASA found is of this Earth -- in California, in fact.
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Low Levels of Arsenic in Drinking Water Linked to DiabetesWhile high levels have been linked to cancer, diabetes, and heart disease, this is the first study to link low levels that were previously considered safe with chronic illness. -
What to Know to Avoid Being the Victim of Arsenic PoisoningIt's still the most popular method of poisoning someone.
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Health Concerns in Working with MetalsMetalworking can be a dangerous occupation, especially if you're exposed to arsenic. Arsenic is an extremely toxic metal. It can be found in high levels where there are high amounts of water, soil and rocks.
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Dr. Oz - Apple JuiceDr. Oz believes that apple juice could contain arsenic making it harmful for your health. Dr. Oz is under fire by other medical doctors and health organizations which call his statements about apple juice misleading and untrue. -
Now DEET is Contaminating Water SuppliesNow the chemical DEET has been found in drinking water supplies. This goes along with other chemicals such as arsenic and even medications which have been found in water supplies throughout America. -
1944s Arsenic and Old Lace: Murder Runs in the Family!Review of the 1944 horror comedy, Arsenic and Old Lace.
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Gruel and Unusual Punishment - Book ReviewMagdalena Yoder becomes involved in a murder investigation when a jail inmate dies of arsenic poisoning. His last meal, it seems, was eaten at Magdalena's PennDutch Inn. -
Stunning Discovery Shakes Foundation of Scientific BeliefsFinding a microbe that feeds on arsenic leads to an explosion of theoretical brainstorming about DNA. Were there other previously unknown life forms on Earth ? -
Pressure Treated Wood with CCA is Not Suitable for Open FiresCCA treated wood is not made for use inside residential areas structures. The residue of burning such treated wood can cause side effects that may harm to inhabitants, fire fighters, and others exposed to the arsenic release from the CCA treated lumber. -
Is Your Child's Juice Safe?As juice companies slam the notion that their juices are unsafe, the question that hasn't been asked is whether Lead Hydrogen Arsenate might be the cause. -
Places in D.C.: Walter Reed Army Medical FacilityI was only a footstep away before I made my way through the doors of the medical facility. My stomach tripped in anticipation of what I was about to see. All I could do was try to imagine the scenery..
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Drink Your Apple Juice Without FearApple juice has been in the news this week after Dr. Oz claimed the levels of arsenic in the juice were too high, prompting a scare across the nation.
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5 Awesome New Literary MagazinesNew literary magazines come and go every year, but here are 5 great new mags that are worth your time: Amethyst Arsenic, Bourbon Penn, Mixed Fruit, Revolution House and Timber. -
NASA Announcement Points to Extraterrestrial, Alien LifeEvery starry-eyed dreamer who ever looked up into the sky and saw the possibility of life somewhere else out there in the cosmos did a double-take when NASA announced that they would be making a special announcement on Dec. 2... -
FDA Warns Bottled Water May Be PoisonousThe Federal Drug Administration has warned that Jermuk brand bottled drinking water may contain the deadly poison arsenic.
