Cadmium

Researchers confirmed the presence of toxic metals, including lead, cadmium and arsenic, in each of 60 tampon samples tested, though they cautioned more studies are needed on whether the detected metals can leach into the body.

ATLANTA — In the TACT2 trial, chelation therapy reduced levels of lead in the blood but did not improve cardiovascular outcomes for adults with diabetes and a prior heart attack.

Individuals who exclusively used marijuana had greater levels of cadmium and lead in their blood and urine than nonusers, a recent study found.

Toxic metals such as lead, cadmium and arsenic found in food and water represent a significant hazard CV health in the U.S., particularly among historically underrepresented communities, according to a scientific statement.

Exposure to toxic metals, including arsenic, cadmium and titanium, among employees at a car assembly plant was linked to subclinical level of atherosclerosis in three vascular territories, researchers reported.

High daily dietary cadmium intake appeared associated with shorter OS among women with endometrial cancer, according to study results published in Nutrition and Cancer.

Exposure to cadmium in the womb may impact the development of asthma and allergic diseases in childhood, according to research presented at the virtual European Respiratory Society International Congress.

Ninety-five percent of all baby foods tested by Healthy Babies Bright Futures, an alliance of organizations aimed at reducing exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals during the first 1,000 days of life, contained at least one toxic chemical, including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury, according to a new report published by the group.