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Lead exposure is still a serious concern for kids worldwide. In this episode, Dr. Olivia Halabicky shares findings from a study of early adolescents in China. Her team used EEG scans to measure brainwave responses and found that higher lead levels were linked to slower brain responses, especially in boys.
Published in Neurotoxicology, July 2025.

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