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Chemical Exposure Linked to Attention Deficit Disorder in Children

Posted in News on Jan 30th, 2010 No Comments »

Chemical Exposure Linked to Attention Deficit Disorder in Children
Children exposed in the womb to chemicals in cosmetics and fragrances are more likely to develop behavioral problems commonly found in children with attention deficit disorders, according to a study of New York City school-age children published Thursday.
[via Alex Forbes]

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Parkinson’s: The Pesticide Link

Posted in News on Aug 18th, 2009 No Comments »

Parkinson’s: The Pesticide Links
Taken together, 30-plus years of research add up to an increasingly persuasive conclusion: exposure to pesticides and other toxins increases the risk of Parkinson’s disease, and we are only now beginning to wrestle with the true scope of the damage.
[via kottke.org]

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