Category: Toxins

Culprit hidden in plain sight in Alzheimer disease development

From the IOS Press press release: A new study by researchers at the University of Montana, Universidad del Valle de México, Instituto Nacional de Pediatría, Boise State, and Universidad Nacional… Read more »

Exposure to specific toxins and nutrients during late pregnancy and early life correlate with autism risk

From the The Mount Sinai Hospital / Mount Sinai School of Medicine press release: Using evidence found in baby teeth, researchers from The Senator Frank R. Lautenberg Environmental Health Sciences Laboratory… Read more »

Social challenges amplify negative effects of childhood lead exposure

From the American Academy of Pediatrics press release: Scientists already know early lead exposure can slow a child’s cognitive and language development. Findings of an abstract being presented at the… Read more »

Flame retardant chemicals may affect social behavior in young children

From the Oregon State University press release: Some chemicals added to furniture, electronics and numerous other goods to prevent fires may have unintended developmental consequences for young children, according to a… Read more »

Rat study reveals long-term effects of adolescent amphetamine abuse on the brain

From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign media release: A study of rats given regular, high doses of amphetamine finds that those exposed to the drug at an age corresponding to… Read more »