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06/10/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Pesticides making America STUPID: Agricultural chemicals found to lower the IQ of children
If you’re expecting a baby or considering starting a family soon, you’ve probably been reading up on how to give your child the best start in life. You probably wouldn’t dream of lighting up a cigarette or getting drunk while you’re pregnant, but you could very well be doing something that can be quite harmful […]
05/22/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Sugar is dumbing down young children, new study warns; pregnant women told to watch their diet
Consumption of excess sugar has been linked to various health concerns like cancer, diabetes, and obesity, and now another study has revealed that sugar consumption can affect childhood cognition. The study, which was published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, examined the side effects of consuming larger quantities of sugary drinks and foods, focusing […]
04/16/2018
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By Tracey Watson
BPA, found in plastic water bottles, linked to abnormal brain development in fetuses … Mothers BEWARE
For some time now, mothers have been made aware of the dangers of Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in many types of containers, including baby bottles. BPA is used to harden plastics, prevent contamination of foods, and stop cans from rusting. In recent years, several studies have confirmed that BPA affects endocrine function (hormonal […]
04/10/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Women exposed to herbicide more likely to have SHORTER pregnancies and babies with lifelong medical conditions
Everyone suffers when they are exposed to herbicides, but some groups are certainly more vulnerable than others. According to a new study of pregnant women who live in the Corn Belt of Indiana, women who have high levels of glyphosate are more likely to have shorter pregnancies. Glyphosate is the active ingredient found in the […]
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