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• Chemicals in Flame Retardants Linked to Increased Preterm Birth Risk: Study

  February 6, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  Researchers warn that exposure to flame retardants may increase the risk of preterm birth.

• Pesticide Exposure May Increase ADHD Risk: Study

  February 5, 2015

  Staff Writers

  A new study finds that exposure to certain pesticides in the womb may increase the risk of a child being diagnosed with ADHD.

• Exposure to Chemicals in Plastics, Cosmetics May Cause Early Menopause: Study

  January 30, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new study warns that women with high exposure to commonly used endocrine disruptors may face early menopause.

• Carcinogen Benzene Found in Yellowstone River After Oil Spill

  January 26, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  Health officials warn that benzene levels spiked in parts of the Yellowstone River that were used as drinking water following a pipeline oil spill.

• Bisphenol-A and “BPA-Free” Alternative May Both Pose Risks: Study

  January 13, 2015

  Martha Garcia

  A new study suggests that bisphenol-based replacements for BPA may be just as dangerous to the unborn.

• Lawsuit Against EPA Seeks Public Release of Data on Fracking Chemicals

  January 9, 2015

  Irvin Jackson

  A new lawsuit attempts to force the EPA to require gas mining companies to publicly identify chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing.

• Pesticide Residue Found in Half of U.S. Food, But USDA Considers It Safe

  December 22, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  A new study suggests that nearly half of all food in the U.S. contains traces of pesticide. However, the USDA indicates that the levels are considered safe.

• Phthalate Exposure During Pregnancy Linked To Lower IQ in Children: Study

  December 11, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study suggests that some commonly used chemicals can lower a chid's IQ if exposed in the womb.

• Benzene Exposure Links to Childhood Leukemia Hidden for Years, Records Suggest

  December 10, 2014

  Russell Maas

  Thousands of documents recently acquired through lawsuits suggest that the petrochemical industry spent millions trying to hide the link between benzene and leukemia.

• PCBs, Other Endocrine Disrupters, May Affect Fetal Brain Development: Study

  December 9, 2014

  Martha Garcia

  The findings of a new study suggest that PCBs can affect brain development in unborn children.