Flame retardant chemicals are substances that can slow down or prevent the spread of fire when added to materials such as fabrics, plastics and foams. Full definition
In fact, a study by the Environmental Working Group and Duke University found higher concentrations of flame retardant chemicals in children than adults. (lullabyearth.com)
A North Carolina State University - led research team has shown a connection between exposure to a widely used flame retardant chemical mixture and disruption of normal placental function in rats, leading to altered production of the neurotransmitter serotonin. (sciencedaily.com)
Women with elevated levels of common types of flame retardant chemicals in their blood may be at a higher risk for thyroid disease — and the risk may be significantly higher among post-menopausal women, according to a new study from researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. (sciencedaily.com)