Tag: endocrine disruptor
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Study Links BPA Exposure to Autism
Get Pregnant Fast For the first time, researchers have established a connection between bisphenol-A (BPA)—a common chemical found in many plastic food containers—and autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children. A team from Rowan University and Rutgers University discovered that children with autism metabolize BPA differently than their neurotypical peers. Lead researcher, Dr. Mark Thompson, noted,…