New York firefighters and environmental advocates joined New York Senator Todd Kaminsky to push for the passage of a bill that would ban carcinogenic PBDE flame retardant chemicals in household items.
Category: Brain Health and Chemicals
Food Dyes Linked to ADD, Behavioral Problems in Kids: Report
The California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) has completed a comprehensive investigative report and concluded that synthetic dyes used in numerous processed foods and drinks can negatively affect attention and activity in children.
Human Behavior Altered by Toxic Chemicals? Scientists Warn of Risks
International scientists from around the world are warning that chemical pollutants in the environment have the potential to alter animal and human behavior.
Alarming Brain Damage Risk from BPA and BPS, say scientists
Endocrine disrupting chemical BPA (bisphenol A) and BPS (aka, BPA-Free; bisphenol S) which allows manufacturers to now list their food and drink containers and other products* as “BPA-Free” on the labels, is causing concerns among scientists that these chemicals could “seriously damage” human brains.
Parkinson’s Disease Spikes Linked to Carpet Cleaning Chemical, say researchers
Researchers of a study on the link between neurological conditions and industrial and household solvent chemicals believe that the chemical trichloroethylene (TCE), commonly used in household products such as carpet cleaners may be behind the recent spikes in Parkinson’s Disease.
Infant Brain Harm from Prenatal Exposure to Phthalate Chemicals
Researchers examining the effects of pregnant women exposed to toxic chemicals in their homes have substantiated evidence linking exposure to phthalates to altered cognitive outcomes in their infants.
Phthalate Chemical Exposure during Pregnancy Linked to Postpartum Depression
Results of a new study reveal that women with higher levels of phthalates in their system during pregnancy were most likely to suffer from postpartum depression.
Restrict PFAS and Other Chemicals of Concern, says Vermont Senate
Bill S.20 would restrict PFAS — perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl — in consumer products sold in Vermont. It also includes restrictions on phthalates and bisphenols.
Autism Linked to Toxic Chemicals in Household Products, Personal Care Products and Food: Study
New scientific research has linked autism to chemicals commonly found in U.S. household products, personal care products and food: PCBs, Phthalates, Bisphenol-A (BPA) and Pesticides. More specifically, the study found that women who are exposed to these toxic chemicals while pregnant are more likely to have autistic children.
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