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Name: Dr. Gary Ginsberg
Job: Toxicologist
Qualifications: Ph.D
Summary: Dr. Gary Ginsberg teaches at Yale and the University of Connecticut Medical School. He's served as a public health toxicologist for the past 15 years and published over 20 papers with a focus on children's health, deeply researching the susceptibility of young children from exposure to risk elements. Dr. Ginsberg has also served on two different National Academy of Science panels.
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 Understanding Toxicology 
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  2. What is 'toxicology'? 
  3. How are toxicology studies conducted? 
  4. What is 'epidemiology'? 
  5. What are the connections between toxicology and epidemiology? 
  6. What are the differences between toxicology and epidemiology? 
  7. What is meant by the term 'risk assessment'? 
  8. How is risk assessment measured? 
  9. What can risk assessment tell me about my community? 
  10. What is a 'carcinogen'? 
  11. What is a 'risk comparison'? 
 Dangerous Consumer Products 
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  2. What are the most hazardous products we typically bring into our own homes? 
  3. How can I minimize my exposure to dangerous household products? 
  4. Is there a half-life for the chemicals in my home? 
  5. Are ammonia and bleach dangerous? 
  6. How can bathroom and kitchen chemicals become deadly? 
  7. What are the health risks of coatings and adhesives? 
  8. What is '1,4-dioxane'? 
  9. Why is 1,4-dioxane a health concern? 
  10. What cosmetic products should pregnant women avoid? 
  11. How dangerous are phthalates in cosmetic products? 
  12. How can I avoid exposure to dangerous phthalates? 
  13. What is the 'endocrine system'? 
 Molds 
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  2. What is 'mold'? 
  3. What is 'black mold'? 
  4. Is mold ever really 'toxic'? 
  5. When does mold in the home become a problem and how common is it? 
  6. Should I have my home tested regularly for mold? 
  7. Is the presence of mold in my home a cause for concern? 
  8. If I have a mold problem in my home, what should I do about it? 
  9. How do I clean up moldy walls or ceilings in my home? 
  10. How can a dehumidifier help me prevent mold? 
  11. What do I need to know before hiring a mold-cleaning contractor? 
  12. What is 'biocide' and should I have it applied to my mold problem? 
 Lead 
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  2. What is 'lead poisoning'? 
  3. Hasn't lead been banned in most products? 
  4. Why are windowsills often considered a lead hazard? 
  5. How are children exposed to lead? 
  6. What are some other sources of lead in the home? 
  7. How will I know if my dishware contains lead? 
  8. Can a good diet help prevent lead poisoning? 
 Radon 
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  2. What is 'radon'? 
  3. How dangerous is radon? 
  4. In addition to lung cancer, does radon cause other diseases? 
  5. Can drinking water be contaminated with radon? 
  6. Should I test my home for radon? 
  7. Which rooms of my house are most susceptible to radon exposure? 
  8. How do I test for radon in my home? 
  9. Where can I purchase a radon test kit? 
  10. Is testing for radon expensive? 
  11. What should I do if my home is contaminated with radon? 
 Asbestos 
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  2. What is 'asbestos'? 
  3. In which materials is asbestos typically found? 
  4. What are the health hazards associated with asbestos? 
  5. What affect does asbestos have on the lungs? 
  6. How does asbestos cause cancer in the home? 
  7. Should I try to remove the asbestos in my home? 
 Dangers Of EMF And Power Lines 
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  2. What does 'EMF' mean? 
  3. What are the hazards associated with exposure to EMF? 
  4. Should I have my house tested for EMF? 
  5. What is 'background EMF'? 
  6. What are the differences between transmission and distribution lines? 
 Cancer Clusters 
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  2. What is 'cross-contamination'? 
  3. How do people become agents in cross-contamination? 
  4. How can kitchen tools be agents of cross-contamination? 
  5. What is 'food poisoning'? 
  6. How can produce be contaminated? 
  7. How can I avoid cross-contamination? 
 Salmonella 
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  2. What are 'salmonella' and 'salmonellosis'? 
  3. How is salmonellosis diagnosed? 
  4. How can I prevent salmonellosis? 
  5. Can meat thermometers help me avoid salmonellosis? 
  6. Can I contract salmonellosis from pets? 
 Botulism 
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  2. What causes 'food-borne botulism'? 
  3. Can I contract botulism from home-canning? 
  4. What are the symptoms of food-borne botulism? 
  5. Can botulism be treated? 
 Toxic Dangers For Pets 
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  2. Is radon a hazard to my pets? 
  3. What household toxins are of a particular concern for pet owners? 
  4. Are some consumer products dangerous to my pets? 
  5. Are certain plants dangerous to pets? 
 Mercury And Fish 
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  2. What is meant by the term 'boomerang toxics'? 
  3. What is 'mercury'? 
  4. What are the dangers of mercury in fish? 
  5. Who should be most cautious of mercury exposure from fish? 
  6. Should pregnant women eat fish? 
  7. What is a 'fish consumption advisory'? 
  8. Where can I find my local fish consumption advisory? 
  9. How are mercury levels in fish measured? 
  10. When were mercury levels in fish first discovered to be a risk to humans? 
  11. Can fish from the market be high in mercury? 
  12. Which fish are typically low in mercury? 
 Dioxin And PCBs Explained 
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  2. What is 'dioxin'? 
  3. How is dioxin dangerous to humans? 
  4. How was dioxin discovered to be toxic to humans? 
  5. How can I prevent dioxin exposure? 
  6. What are 'PCBs' and how do they get into our diet? 
  7. What is 'sludge'? 
  8. What are 'persistent pesticides'? 
  9. How are persistent pesticides hazardous to humans? 
 Pesticides And Hormones  
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  2. What is meant by 'eating lower on the food chain'? 
  3. Do pesticides get into our food sources and cause widespread illness? 
  4. Are certain pesticides safe to eat? 
  5. How can I avoid consuming pesticides in my diet? 
  6. What are 'dietary hormones'? 
  7. How do dietary hormones in animals get into humans? 
  8. How are dietary hormones dangerous to humans? 
  9. How can I reduce my intake of dietary hormones? 
  10. Which red meats are safest for human consumption? 
 Pollution In Public Water Sources 
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  2. What are sources of water contamination in private wells? 
  3. Is it safer to drink water from a private well or a public source? 
  4. What contamination might affect my drinking water from public sources? 
  5. Why is chlorine in my water supply? 
  6. Should I be worried about water contamination from landfills and waste sites? 
  7. How do private wells and public supplies differ in contaminants? 
  8. Should I test my drinking water if it comes from a public water supply? 
  9. When should I test my drinking water if I have a private well? 
 Drinking Water Precautions 
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  2. How are water tests conducted? 
  3. How should I interpret the results of a water test? 
  4. What do water filters protect me from? 
  5. Which type of filter should I install? 
  6. What is 'fluoride'? 
  7. Is fluoride in my water supply healthy and safe? 
  8. Should I be worried about water fluoridation? 
  9. Are there benefits to drinking bottled water? 
  10. Is bottled water safer than tap water? 
 Carbon Monoxide 
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  2. What is 'carbon monoxide'? 
  3. Is carbon monoxide poisonous? 
  4. What are the sources of carbon monoxide poisoning in the home? 
  5. How can I avoid carbon monoxide poisoning? 
 Indoor Air Pollution 
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  2. How concerned should I be about indoor air pollution? 
  3. How are dangerous outdoor chemicals affecting my indoor air quality? 
  4. What are 'VOCs'? 
  5. Are consumer products and building materials generally safe? 
  6. How can I find green consumer products? 
  7. What is 'formaldehyde'? 
  8. How do chemicals vaporize and how is it dangerous? 
  9. What is 'UFFI'? 
  10. Should I use an air purifier to improve the indoor air in my home? 
  11. How can I decrease my exposure to indoor VOCs? 
 Pesticides And Herbicides 
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  2. Are neighborhood bug spraying programs a major source of pesticide exposure? 
  3. Can my child get lead poisoning from playing in the dirt? 
  4. What human ailments are associated with lawn and garden pesticides? 
  5. Are all pesticides toxic? 
  6. Are herbicides dangerous to humans? 
 Toxins In The Yard And Garden 
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  2. What are the sources of toxins in my yard and garden? 
  3. How do persistent pesticides collect around my home? 
  4. How can my outdoor deck contain arsenic? 
  5. How are pressure-treated woods toxic to my yard? 
  6. How does arsenic found in outdoor decks spread? 
  7. How will I know if my outdoor deck has arsenic in it? 
  8. How can I protect myself from the arsenic in pressure-treated outdoor decks? 
 Artificial Food Coloring 
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  2. How much risk is posed by artificial colors in foods? 
  3. Does food coloring cause hyperactivity in children?