Tag: Chemicals
Chemicals From Personal Care Products Detected in Pregnant, Lactating Women
Authors say personal care products may be a modifiable source of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance exposure
Mixed Link Seen for Gestational Exposure to Flame-Retardant Chemicals and Childhood Obesity
Association seen for composite of dibutyl phosphate and di-isobutyl phosphate with increased obesity in mid-childhood
California Bans 6 Artificial Dyes in Foods Served at Public Schools
Specific PFAS Differentially Affect Maternal Midlife Adiposity
No association seen for overall PFAS mixture, but higher midlife weight seen per doubling of PFOS, 2-(N-ethyl-perfluorooctane sulfonamido) acetate
Phenol, Paraben Exposure Linked to Hypertension During Pregnancy
Lower SBP, higher DBP seen in association with individual analytes, with most consistent results for methyl paraben, propyl paraben with DBP
EPA Bans Vegetable Pesticide That Can Harm Fetuses
Tampons May Be a Source of Metal Exposure
All 16 assessed metals seen in at least one sampled tampon, including some toxic metals like lead, arsenic
Some Environmental Toxicants Linked to Depressive Symptoms
Six of 10 categories of environmental toxicants linked to prevalence of depressive symptoms
Neurobehavioral Issues Increased in Children With Prenatal Fluoride Exposure
Odds of Total Problems T score being in borderline clinical or clinical range increased with higher levels of maternal urinary fluoride
Frequent Vaping in Teens Tied to Higher Toxic Metal Exposure
Frequent users had increased urine lead and uranium levels versus occasional users
