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University of Michigan: New Study Links Cadmium to More Severe Flu, Pneumonia Infections
December 16, 2020
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Dec. 16 (TNSJou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news release:

High levels of cadmium, a chemical found in cigarettes and in contaminated vegetables, are associated with higher death rates in patients with influenza or pneumonia--and may increase the severity of COVID-19 and other respiratory viruses, according to a new study.

"Our study suggests the public in general, both smokers and nonsmokers, could benefit from reduced e . . .

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