A new scientific study just released examined the extent of IQ loss linked to toxic chemicals over a 15 year period in the U.S. Flame retardants and pesticides, and to a lesser extent, heavy metals like lead, resulted in more than a million cases of intellectual disability in the United States between 2001 and 2016. As a result of significantly fewer restrictions, flame retardants and pesticides now represent the bulk of that cognitive loss.
Category: Brain Health and Chemicals
Lead Exposure Linked to Lower Brain Volume, Cognitive Problems in Teens
A new scientific study has demonstrated that living in neighborhoods with high risks of lead exposure is associated with differences in brain structure and cognitive performance in some children and adolescents.
Common Chemical Linked with Motor Control Problems in Girls
Scientists have found a decrease in fine-motor functioning among girls following mothers’ exposure to phthalate chemical metabolites during pregnancy.
Consumer BPA Exposure Much Higher than Originally Thought
Using new direct testing methods, scientific experts on the chemical BPA have made a new discovery: Previous estimates of the levels of BPA consumers are exposed to each day have been based on flawed, inaccurate testing methods. The previous measurements and estimates that have been used by regulatory agencies–including the FDA**–have underestimated exposure levels by as much as 44 times. With new, more advanced methods*** scientists are now able to see that previous estimates of exposure to the endocrine-disrupting chemical are far greater than regulators and legislators believed when establishing guidelines for what is “safe” exposure levels for U.S. children and adults.
Lower IQ Linked with Consumer Product Chemical Exposure during Pregnancy
A new study found that exposure during the first trimester of pregnancy to mixtures of suspected endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in consumer products is related to lower IQ in children by age 7.
Toxic Metals Found in Majority of Baby Food
A new study has discovered that approximately 95 percent of baby food products contain traces of heavy metals, including arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury. Heavy metals are a source of neuro-developmental harm.
Potent Neurotoxin Added to Popular Spice
New study reveals that popular spice turmeric is being adulterated with lead, a potent neurotoxin.
Pesticide Exposure Alters Brain Functioning of Teens: Study
A first of its kind study has used advanced brain imaging technology to reveal how exposure to organophosphate pesticides in the womb changes brain functioning and activity of adolescents.
Fluoride Linked to Lower IQ: New Study
A new study has linked pregnant women’s fluoride consumption from drinking water with lowered IQ in their male children.
Chemicals in Paint Fumes Linked with Autism: New Study
New study reports women exposed to common paint chemicals at work are more likely to have a child with autism spectrum disorder.
