Phthalates are not a single chemical, there is an entire family of them and they do not behave in the same way.
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Phthalates
Prenatal polybrominated diphenyl ether exposure may be associated with inattention in children
In November 2017 researchers from the USA and Canada published the results of their study to assess the relationship between prenatal and postnatal polybrominated diphenyl ether exposure with inattention and … Read more
Long-term exposure to polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons may result in thyroid function impairment
In January 2018 researchers from Iran published the results of their study to assess the association of urinary levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons with thyroid function in children and adolescents. … Read more
Higher urinary levels of several phthalates at 3 years of age appear to be strongly associated with decreased cognitive abilities
In March 2019 researchers from the USA and Canada published the results of their study to assess the impact of phthalates on children’s cognitive abilities. A total of 253 mother-child … Read more
Polybrominated diphenyl ether
Polybrominated diphenyl ethers or PBDEs, are compounds used as flame retardants and are added to plastics, polyurethane foam, textiles, and electronic equipment to reduce the likelihood of ignition and to … Read more
Tablet use in young children is associated with slightly better fine motor skills
In April 2019 researchers from Brazil and The Netherlands published the results of their study to assess whether frequent tablet-use at preschool age was associated with improved fine motor skills. … Read more
Reducing total fat intake in children may not result in a reduction in weight or BMI
In July 2018 researchers from South Africa published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effect of total fat intake on measures of weight and body fat … Read more
Moderate prenatal caffeine exposure does not impair neonatal health, although it is associated with the child being born small for gestational age which can itself affect neonatal health
In February 2019 researchers from Sweden, Italy and Norway published the results of their study to assess the association between prenatal caffeine exposure and neonatal health. A total of 67,569 … Read more
Babies born to mothers who take cannabis during pregnancy tend to have lower birth weights
In March 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to asses the association between infant birth weight and the use of cannabis during pregnancy. Information on … Read more
Interrupting sitting with short episodes of walking appears to improve glucose metabolism in overweight or obese children without making them want to eat significantly more
In October 2018 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether interrupting time spent sitting with very short periods of walking improved glucose metabolism without … Read more
A high consumption of soft drinks is associated with a low water intake in children
In May 2017 researchers from The Netherlands published the results of their study to assess the association between fruit juice and soft drinks consumption and water consumption by children as … Read more
Researchers call for timely advice regarding the importance of adequate iodine nutrition, including supplementation, during pregnancy
In January 2019 researchers from Australia published the results of their study to assess the impact of current Government recommendations for pregnant women to take iodine supplementation (150 µg/day) so … Read more
The WHO lists the UK as one of the ten countries with the lowest iodine status globally, with an estimated 60% of pregnant women not meeting WHO recommended intakes
In August 2018 researchers from the UK published their review of current challenges with respect to combating iodine deficiency in the UK. They stated that iodine deficiency in women of … Read more
Polybrominated diphenyl ether exposure appears to be associated with decrements in IQ scores as well as increased hyperactivity and aggressive behaviour
In October 2017 researchers from the USA and Canada assessed the relationship between polybrominated diphenyl ether exposure with IQ and externalizing problems in children. Externalizing problems include physical aggression, disobeying … Read more
Local stabilizing exercises plus pelvic floor muscle training reduces pain and functional disability and increases range of body movement and pelvic floor muscle strength in women with pelvic girdle pain following childbirth
In January 2019 researchers from Egypt published the results of their study to assess the effect of exercise, with or without pelvic floor muscle training on pelvic girdle pain following … Read more
Pelvic floor muscle training may reduce the risk of urinary incontinence during pregnancy and in the post-partum period
In January 2019 researchers from Italy published their review of the medical scientific literature to assess the effectiveness of pelvic floor muscle training in preventing and treating urinary incontinence during … Read more
Pregnant women may find that high- and low-impact aerobics supported by pelvic floor muscle exercises improve pelvic floor muscle function and prevents urinary incontinence
In January 2019 researchers from Poland published the results of their study to assess whether a structured exercise program, including high- and low-impact aerobics supported by pelvic floor muscle exercises, … Read more
Obese children with asthma appear to have a reduced risk of asthma symptoms caused by indoor air pollution if they have a higher level of vitamin D
In February 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess whether vitamin D modified the effect of indoor air pollution on asthma symptoms in children. … Read more
Exposure to monoethyl phthalate during pregnancy appears to be associated with gestational diabetes
In February 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between 11 urinary phthalate metabolites and gestational diabetes, impaired glucose tolerance and continuous … Read more
Higher prenatal urinary phthalate concentrations do not appear to be significantly associated with a higher infant birth weight
In January 2019 researchers from the USA published the results of their study to assess the association between prenatal phthalate exposure on infant birth weight. A total of 350 women, … Read more