Posts Tagged ‘flame retardants’
For toddlers, flame retardant risks may vary by race
DUKE (US) — A study with toddlers finds exposure to chemicals used in flame retardants may be higher in nonwhite children than in white children. Continue…
Wednesday, May 23, 2012 15:34 - 1 Comment
Health & Medicine - Feb 21, 2012 14:36 - 2 Comments
Flame retardant linked to autism risk
UC DAVIS (US) — Exposure to flame retardant is linked to smaller offspring with social and learning issues, according to a study with mice. (more…)
Health & Medicine - May 23, 2011 12:29 - 0 Comments
Baby items toxic 40 years after ban
UC BERKELEY (US) — Toxic flame retardants similar to ones banned from baby pajamas 40 years ago are still found in infant products, including changing pads and nursing pillows. (more…)
Top Stories - May 2, 2011 11:43 - 0 Comments
Flame retardants 10x higher in dogs
INDIANA U. (US) — Chemical flame retardants found in household furniture and electronics are showing up in the blood of pet dogs at concentrations five to 10 times higher than in humans. (more…)
