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05/17/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Numerous common chemicals found to interrupt thyroid hormones, disrupt brain development in fetuses and young children

Are your children being exposed to toxins that could cause brain development disorders? A review published in Endocrine Connections determined that there could be a link between pregnant women and children who are exposed to common endocrine-disrupting toxins, which may contribute to a higher risk for brain development disorders. According to the review, there are several common chemicals that can […]

04/24/2018 / By Janine Acero

Exposure to “safe” levels of BPA during pregnancy found to alter brain development, behavior

A new study provides an explanation for how exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) during pregnancy can affect brain development and behavior of the unborn child later in life, even at levels lower than the regulated “safe” human exposure level. BPA is a widely used chemical in a variety of plastic products, such as water bottles, can […]

09/28/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Folic acid found to reduce risk of autism

A study that was conducted by researchers at the University of California (UC) Davis and which was published in Environmental Health Perspectives on Friday, September 8 showed that children whose mothers had an intake of 800 or more micrograms (mcg) of folic acid – the amount that is usually found in most prenatal vitamins – […]

09/21/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Antimicrobial chemicals in soap products found to permanently harm developing babies in utero

Triclocarban (TCC), the most common antibacterial chemical compound found in various personal care products such as soaps and lotions, can inadvertently be transferred from mother to child, inducing irreversible damage to the developing fetus. TCC was also noted to interfere with the lipid metabolism in the baby, which could potentially lead to growth abnormalities. While […]

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