Flame Retardant Chemicals Linked to Preterm Births

EcoWatch: A new study finds expecting mothers who were exposed to a flame retardant chemical may have been more likely to have a premature birth. That’s a concern because premature babies may have more health problems and may need to stay in the hospital longer than babies born later. They also may have long-term health problems that can affect their whole lives. Researchers at the University of Texas Medical Branch have determined that maternal exposure to high levels of flame-retardants may be a contributing......

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