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• Long-Term Lead Exposure May Increase Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia Diagnosis: Study

  March 3, 2026

  Martha Garcia

  A new study suggests that prolonged exposure to lead may significantly increase the risk of developing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease later in life.

• Childhood Lead Exposure From Car Exhaust May Have Led to Greater Numbers of Mental Disorders: Study

  December 9, 2024

  Martha Garcia

  Prior to leaded gasoline being phased out in the U.S. in 1996, generations of children were exposed to the heavy metal from car exhaust, leading to greater numbers of mental health disorders as adults.

• EPA Declares Leaded Plane Fuel Poses a Threat to Public Health

  October 19, 2023

  Martha Garcia

  The EPA has determined leaded plane fuel is a risk to public health due to its contribution to air pollution.

• Half of U.S. Population Lost IQ Points Due to Leaded Gasoline Exposure: Study

  March 17, 2022

  Martha Garcia

  Gasoline lead exposure robbed tens of millions of Americans of I.Q. points before it was banned, according to the findings of a new study.