New research suggests a potential link between low-level lead exposure and liver injury in Black Americans, as well as a connection between Black Americans' higher exposure to environmental toxins and advanced liver scarring. Millions of Americans are estimated to live with chronic hepatitis C, with stigma affecting access to testing and treatment. Excessive drinking during the pandemic has led to increased rates of liver disease and transplants. Additionally, a study has found that common hair styling products can release high levels of toxic chemicals linked to infertility when used with straighteners or curling irons.
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New research from suggests a link between Black Americans’ higher exposure to environmental toxins and advanced liver scarring. https://t.co/67Wt5yHkVW
Excessive drinking during the pandemic increased rates of liver disease, transplants https://t.co/LGXr9BDPrh
New research supports potential link between low-level lead exposure and liver injury. https://t.co/uJqzDa4H4N
Millions of Americans are estimated to live with chronic hepatitis C, while stigma has played an outsized role in determining access to testing and treatment. https://t.co/JPzLkxgdZc
New research supports potential link between low-level lead exposure and liver injury in Black Americans. https://t.co/jAVphbuWSH