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Prenatal and Childhood Lead Exposure Linked to Faster Memory Decay in Children

A study led by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai shows that exposure to lead during pregnancy and early childhood may accelerate the rate at which children forget information--a critical marker of memory impairment that may have implications for learning and development.

July 9, 2025


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