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Household pesticide is linked to ADHD in boys

Household pesticide is linked to ADHD in boys

New research from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center shows that a common household pesticide is linked to ADHD in children and young teens. The study found an association between pyrethroid pesticide exposure and ADHD, specifically with the hyperactivity and impulsivity aspects of ADHD. Pyrethroids are common insecticides, which according to […]

by June 9, 2015
U.S. government recommends less fluoride in water

U.S. government recommends less fluoride in water

After over 50 years, the U.S. government has broached the subject of lowering fluoride levels in water again. Since 1962, the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has been recommending that public water contain 0.7 to 1.2 mg of fluoride per liter. Now, the U.S. government recommends less fluoride […]

by May 11, 2015