In July 2018 researchers from France published the results of their study to assess the effect of a 2-year diet that excluded six refined foodstuffs, ie margarine, vegetable oils, butter, … Read more
A higher adherence to a healthy or Japanese dietary pattern may associated with reduced symptoms of depression during pregnancy
In January 2018 researchers from Japan published the results of their study to assess the association between dietary patterns and depressive symptoms during pregnancy. A total of 1,744 pregnant women … 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
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) are a group of chemicals released from burning coal, oil, rubbish, tobacco and wood. They are also present in products made from fossil fuels, such as … Read more