Exposure to tungsten increases chances for stroke

by Ethan Huff

(Health Secrets) A popular metal used in mobile phones, wedding rings, light bulbs, computers and various other consumer products has been linked in a recent study to increasing the risk of stroke. Researchers from the University of Exeter in the U.K. observed a direct association between tungsten levels in the blood and stroke risk, meaning that participants with the highest levels of the heavy metal in their systems were also the most prone to developing the circulatory condition. Read More.