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Monday, July 6, 2009

Chemical In Common Consumer Products (Phthalates) May Play A Role In Pre-term Births

A new study of expectant mothers suggests that a group of common environmental contaminants called phthalates, which are ...  > full story

Active Ingredient In Cannabis Eliminates Morphine Dependence In Rats

Injections of THC, the active principle of cannabis, eliminate dependence on opiates (morphine, heroin) in rats ...  > full story

Weight Determines Future Cognitive Development Of Children Born Very Premature, Study Suggests

Researchers are carrying out an assessment of the physical neuropsychological characteristics of children born before 32 weeks' ...  > full story

Exposure To Phthalates May Be A Risk Factor For Low Birth Weight In Infants

Many parents worry about their child's exposure to phthalates, the chemical compounds used as plasticizers in a wide ...  > full story
 

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