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In a recent study published in Environmental Research, researchers examined the effects of prenatal exposure to chemicals on early child language ability. Study: The association of prenatal phthalates ...

Toddlers whose moms were exposed to higher levels of air pollution during mid- to late-pregnancy tend to score lower on measures of cognition, motor coordination and language skills, according to new ...