Phthalates have been linked with abnormal newborn brain development, and a new study has identified a potential reason why.

A newly published study by researchers from Emory University, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Columbia ...

Children’s mattresses and bedding contain toxic flame retardants and other chemicals linked to hormonal, reproductive and ...

In a study published recently in O&G Open, Hayasaka and colleagues found prenatal exposure to phthalates and phenols was ...

Mattresses sold for children can emit harmful chemicals linked to health risks. Emissions rise with body heat and weight.

Babies and young children may breathe and absorb plasticizers called phthalates, flame retardants, and other harmful ...

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Crib mattresses have been found to emit toxic chemicals while children sleep, according to a new study, and could lead to ...

Two new studies tested for phthalates, flame retardants, and more. A few key steps can help reduce risks for babies and kids.

New research suggests babies and young children may be exposed to harmful chemicals from their mattresses — even ones sold in ...

Children may be exposed to brain-harming chemicals embedding in mattresses, a new study found. Parents can mitigate the issue ...

Phthalates — the synthetic chemicals used in everyday products for food packaging, personal care, toys and more — have been linked to abnormal neurological development in infants.Now ...