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General Resources
LDA’s Healthy Children Project works to protect children from chemicals that can harm their brain health. In addition to our policy and market pressure work, we
October 25, 2023
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Category: Toxins
Is Your Child at Risk of Lead Poisoning?
Many people know that children can be exposed to lead from paint in older houses, in drinking water, and even in our food. But did
October 20, 2023
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Parents have a right to know: New York Pending Bill Aims to Prevent Childhood Lead Exposure and Close Regulatory Loophole
This Mother’s and Father’s Day let’s help end the 100% preventable childhood toxic lead exposure; Every child deserves a safe, lead-free home By: Kathryn Cappella,
May 24, 2023
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breastcancer
Protected: LD and Breast Cancer have More than October in Common
October is Learning Disabilities Awareness Month and Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that exposure to some toxic chemicals have been linked to both
October 31, 2022
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National News
Don’t Bug Me: Choosing Safer Bug Repellents
It’s summertime and for many people that means more time outdoors. People aren’t the only ones that come out more in the summer though. Insects
July 13, 2022
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Advocacy
Baby Food & Heavy Metals
95 percent baby food tested contains toxic chemicals that harm kid’s brains * What it means for babies’ health: The chemicals found in baby food –
November 18, 2021
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National News
BPA (Bisphenol-A)
What is BPA? Bisphenol-A, or BPA for short, is a common chemical found in many consumer products such as the plastics used to make baby
November 5, 2021
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Lead
When it comes to chemicals, lead has one of the strongest links to neurological harm. Lead is a potent neurotoxin that can cause learning disabilities,
October 12, 2021
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Burger King, it’s time to get rid of toxic PFAS!
PFAS chemicals are used in some food packaging to make it grease-resistant. PFAS have been linked to increased risk for certain cancers, damage to the
June 3, 2021
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Amalgam (mercury) dental fillings
LDA worked with partners, meeting with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) testifying on amalgam. The result: FDA released new recommendations on dental amalgam –
December 12, 2020
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