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Scientists find clue to human brain evolution in finger length: Study
Updated : 1 month ago IST
Human evolution has long been tied to growing brain size, and new research suggests prenatal hormones may have played a surprising role. By studying the relative lengths of the index and ring fingers, a marker of prenatal exposure to oestrogen and testosterone, researchers found that higher
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Study links prenatal phthalate exposure to reduced childhood lung function
Updated : 3 years, 4 months ago IST
Two studies have linked prenatal exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals with different health outcomes later in life. The first study links prenatal phthalate exposure to reduced childhood lung function between the ages of 4 and 11. The second study found an association between prenatal
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Exposure to chemical mixtures during pregnancy affects brain development:
Updated : 4 years ago IST
Karlstad [Sweden], February 21 (ANI): Does exposure to chemicals during pregnancy affect a child? Researchers provided evidence that complex mixtures of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, impact children's brain development and language acquisition, by linking human population studies with expe
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Mothers' use of paracetamol during pregnancy linked to ADHD, autism sympto
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], June 5 (ANI): A new study found that prenatal exposure to paracetamol is associated with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism symptoms in childhood.
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Mothers' use of paracetamol during pregnancy linked to ADHD, autism sympto
Updated : 4 years, 9 months ago IST
Washington [US], May 31 (ANI): According to a new study, prenatal exposure to paracetamol is associated with Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and autism symptoms in childhood.
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Prenatal exposure to flame retardants may be associated with reading probl
Updated : 6 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Jan 12 (ANI): A recent study by researchers of Columbia University suggests that prenatal exposure to flame retardants can increase the risk of developing reading problems.
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Prenatal exposure to chemicals alters infant's brain activity
Updated : 6 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Aug 28 (ANI): Pregnant mothers who are subjected to chemicals are at risk of delivering kids with poor cognition and behavioural problems. A new study in this regard has found that this exposure can harm and alter the infants' brain activity in the womb.
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Prenatal exposure to insecticides can affect mental health of children
Updated : 7 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Nov 11 (ANI): According to a recent study, prenatal exposure to widely-used insecticides, known as organophosphates, puts children at a risk of neurodevelopmental disorders.
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