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June 25, 2026

Researchers call for policy action to prevent childhood exposure to neurotoxic plastic chemicals, microplastics

U.S. researchers and health professionals outline current evidence for childhood exposure to toxic chemicals from plastics, micro- and nanoplastics; highlight plastic-associated neurodevelopmental conditions as “a significant public health concern”; call for policy action to limit exposure to plastic-associated toxic chemicals, especially among children
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March 19, 2018

BPA and brain development

New study finds increased numbers of neurons formed during early development in mouse pups prenatally exposed to bisphenol A; altered social behavior and hyperactivity observed later in life
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March 9, 2018

BPA linked to hyperactivity

Meta-analysis substantiates BPA’s link to hyperactivity in children
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