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·September 10, 2024·5 min read

Chemical Exposure May Lead to Early Puberty in Girls

New research reveals that girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) may experience early puberty, which is linked to various health risks. These chemicals, including musk ambrette found in personal care products, can stimulate key receptors in the brain that control puberty.

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·January 22, 2018·4 min read

Placental Accumulation of Flame Retardant Chemical Alters Serotonin Production in Rat Offspring

A new study reports on a link between exposure to a flame retardant mixture used in foam based furniture and the disruption of normal placenta function in rats. The placental disruption alters the production of serotonin in offspring, researchers report.

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·October 4, 2017·7 min read

Mental Training Changes Brain Structure and Reduces Social Stress

Using three different training models, researchers report mental training, mindfulness and meditation can induce structural brain plasticity and reduce social stress.