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Autism linked to early exposure to a common plastic additive

newatlas.com · 3d · first report

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Di-(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (DEHP) is commonly added to plastics to make them more flexible. It may also affect genes that play a critical role in brain development, promoting symptoms of autism and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Continue Reading Category: Brain Health , Body and Mind Tags: Plastics , ADHD , Autism spectrum disorder , Pollution , neurodiversity , Brain

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  1. Plastic Exposure Before Birth Linked to ADHD And Autism Symptoms. Here's What You Need to Know.

    sciencealert.com · 3d

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