Lead Poisoning May Cause Hyperactivity
University researchers report that low level lead exposure may trigger hyperactive behavior in children, with animal studies showing similar symptoms in infant mice, rats, and baby monkeys. Doctors from Johns Hopkins and University of Cincinnati note potential early signs before severe neurological damage appears, while maternal transmission and prenatal exposure are discussed.
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Raleigh, N.C
Raleigh
E. K. Silbergeld
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Ohio
I. Arthur Michaelson
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Michaelson
Thomas L. Carson
Iowa State University
David P Raw
Poached Fish In Dishwasher Piques Farmers Almanac Readers
Lewiston Maine AP reports the 157th edition of the Farmers Almanac includes quirky tips such as poaching fish in a dishwasher with butter and parsley. Editor Ray Geiger touts heat control and calls the almanac a wholesome magazine in millions of homes.
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Farmer’s Almanac
Lewiston, Maine
Almanac
Ray Geiger
Mars
Geiger
Abitibi Announces $15 Per Ton Newsprint Increase
Abitibi Paper Co. notified customers of a $15 per ton across the board newsprint price rise effective January. New York $190, Southern U S $188, Eastern Canada $182 per ton. The firm cites anticipated price hikes and joins eight eastern Canadian producers in two year labor contracts with 8.5 percent annual wage increases. Abitibi also raised pulp prices by $25 per ton, effective Monday.
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Toronto
Abitibi Paper Co
New York
United States
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Abitibi
Aiken Standard
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