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Stories related to: methyl mercury

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  • October 2007
    • Let Them Eat Fish!

      Let Them Eat Fish!

      (Newser) - Contrary to federal FDA recommendations, pregnant women and nursing mothers should eat at least 12 ounces of seafood a week to help promote fetal brain development, according to the National Healthy Mothers, Healthy Babies Coalition. The government has been warning moms-to-be and nursing mothers not to eat more than 12 ounces for fear of mercury poisoning, which can cause neurological problems. More »

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      pregnancy   women's health   fish   babies   breast feeding   seafood   nursing   omega-3 fatty acids   methyl mercury

  • July 2007

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