Mercury-containing products, regardless of their designation, can lead to contamination when thrown in the trash, where they might be crushed or incinerated. Mercury can evaporate into the air where it can then beRead More

Toys are the most intimate friends of children. Unfortunately it is also a major concern that most of the toys our children play contain high levels of toxic metals; including lead, mercury, cadmium,Read More

Mercury is used as a preservative (e.g., thimerosal) in medical preparations such as vaccines (influenza, hepatitis B, DPT), ointments (ear medicines, hemorrhoid medication), contact-lens solutions and nasal sprays. It is also used inRead More