Tuesday, July 14, 2009

DDT breakdown chemical alters thyroid hormone function in pregnant women

DDT breakdown chemical alters thyroid hormone function in pregnant women
http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/ehs/newscience/dde-in-early-pregnancy-affects-thyroid-hormones/

"Researchers report that a woman's DDE exposure during early pregnancy is associated with altered thyroid hormone levels, a condition that could affect fetal brain development."

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