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Childrens' brain development largely at risk due to common chemicals

Chemicals increasingly used as flame retardants and plasticizers pose a larger risk to children's brain development than previously thought, according to a commentary published today in Environmental Health Perspectives. The research team reviewed dozens of human, animal, and cell-based studies and concluded that exposure to even low levels of the chemicals-;called organophosphate esters-;may harm IQ, attention, and memory in children in ways not yet looked at by regulators. ....

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Chemicals used as flame retardants in electronics may harm babies' brains, scientists warn

American researchers who reviewed dozens of international studies found a link between exposure to the esters and lower IQ and attention span in youngsters. ....

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Use of disinfectants has soared, sparking new examination of ingredients

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One family of cleaning chemicals is receiving scrutiny for potential health concerns.
Disinfectant use has exploded during the coronavirus pandemic as
people try to keep their hands and surfaces clean. But one family of
cleaning chemicals is receiving scrutiny for potential health concerns.
Quats,
or quaternary ammonium compounds, are charged molecules that can kill
bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Quats are effective disinfectants, but
some researchers are raising alarm given recent research on the
compounds’ possible human health and environmental effects, including
fertility issues, endocrine disruption, occupational asthma, marine
toxicity, and potential to spur antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
And, while industry defends quats as safe, some states are taking notice and looking into regulations. ....

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