by Becky | Dec 12, 2024 | 2024, Autism, Brain Health, Folic Acid & Folate, Heavy Metals, Infant and Children's Health, Pregnancy and Lactation
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Researchers saw a significant interaction between plasma total folate concentrations below 49.3 nmol/L and the association between gestational blood lead levels and SRS-2 scores. (more…)
by Becky | Oct 14, 2019 | 2016, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Environmental Health, Infant and Children's Health
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study shows that although some indicators of child behavior were significantly associated with their urinary BPA and phthalate concentrations, the major chemical associated with adverse behavioral indicators was lead. (more…)
by Becky | Apr 16, 2018 | 2018, Cardiovascular Health, Environmental Health, Heavy Metals
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study findings suggest that, of the 2-3 million U.S. deaths every year, approximately 400,000 are due to lead exposure and with blood concentrations of lead as low as 5μg/dL. associated with cardiovascular disease. (more…)