The Brain Plate

63. How Environmental Toxins Threaten the Developing Brain


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In this episode, we uncover the hidden dangers in our environment, and their profound impact on children’s brain development. While the effects of toxins may seem subtle in individual cases, the damage at the population level is anything but.We explore the scientific challenges of studying these exposures, from identifying critical windows of vulnerability to linking pollutants with intellectual and behavioral outcomes. Despite mounting evidence connecting toxins to ADHD, autism, and other mental disorders, public health protections remain alarmingly inadequate.Tune in as we break down the research, and spotlight the risks.


Link to article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25581143/

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The Brain PlateBy Leah and Marit