A study by researchers from the nonprofit Environmental Working Group has found a fire retardant chemical called polybrominated diphenyl ethers or PBDE in the blood of children.
A study by researchers from the nonprofit Environmental Working Group has found a fire retardant chemical called polybrominated diphenyl ethers or PBDE in the blood of children.
This chemical is a hormone disrupting one and was found in 19 of the 20 families in this small pilot study.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder-Causes-Symptoms-Diagnosis-Treatment-FAQ
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder that affects normal behavior and impairs the ability to concentrate.
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurobiological disorder that affects normal behavior and impairs the ability to concentrate.
PBDE is dangerous to the developing brain and has been linked to hyperactivity and other behavioral issues.
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Exposure to Smoking in Prenatal Stage Increases ADHD Risk in Children
Some expectant mothers who smoke during pregnancy may be exposing their baby to the risk of the attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study
Some expectant mothers who smoke during pregnancy may be exposing their baby to the risk of the attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), according to a study
Low Birth Weight Linked to Psychiatric Problems in Kids
A new study has found that low-birth-weight kids appear to be at higher risk for psychiatric disturbances from childhood through high school than normal-birth-weight children.
A new study has found that low-birth-weight kids appear to be at higher risk for psychiatric disturbances from childhood through high school than normal-birth-weight children.
Sleep Apnea Blamed for Behavior Problems in Kids
Health experts have found sleep apnea to be the real cause behind thousands of children’s behavior problems.
Health experts have found sleep apnea to be the real cause behind thousands of children’s behavior problems.
