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The Science

Impact of Early-Life Bisphenol A Exposure on Behavior and Executive Function in Children

Emerging science indicates that exposure to BPA-- bisphenol A, a chemical widely used in plastics--interferes with brain development. Used to mold plastics, it is found in food containers, in the lining of metal food cans, and the treated paper used for cash register receipts. Read the abstract →

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Meds, Meds and More Meds

A recent CDC report revealed that 11 percent of Americans aged 12 years and over take antidepressants. Before you decry all psychiatrists as pull pushers, let's explore the truth behind the numbers, and just who is writing those prescriptions. Read the Post →