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A study of 40 child-care facilities in California found that most had levels of formaldehyde and a few other contaminants that exceeded exposure guidelines. The study by UC Berkeley researchers is the first to provide a detailed analysis of environmental contaminants and exposures for children in day care centers.
Tag: children’s health
BPA linked to thyroid hormone changes in pregnant women, newborns
October 4, 2012:
A new UC Berkeley study adds to growing concerns about the health effects of bisphenol A (BPA), a compound commonly found in the lining of tin cans, hard plastics and certain store receipts. Researchers have linked prenatal exposure to BPA to changes in thyroid hormone levels in pregnant women and newborn boys.
Prof takes on a global health crisis, one toothbrush at a time
June 15, 2012:
Ever since Coke and chips replaced local foods in village shops, decayed teeth are a common sight among children in the developing world. But by way of simple oral-health education, Karen Sokal-Gutierrez, professor of public health, has been helping to fight this under-appreciated healthcare problem in El Salvador. Now her students are taking similar healthy-teeth projects to other countries.
