Heavy Metal

Exposures to silica dust, solvents or heavy metals increase the likelihood of developing various forms of myositis, especially more severe forms involving the lungs, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.

Heavy metal contamination in dark chocolate and cocoa may not pose a health risk when consumed as a single serving, according to a study published in Frontiers in Nutrition.

Exposure to heavy metals, such as arsenic, cadmium and mercury, was associated with lower anti-Müllerian hormone concentrations and/or increased decline during the menopause transition, researchers reported.

In her presentation at the NCI’s Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences Distinguished Scholars Seminar, Cathrine Hoyo, PhD, MPH, recalled a study that would influence the course of her career.