Air pollution & health

Saturday, April 25, 2015

Air Pollution Takes a Double Toll on Babies' Brains

A common pollutant in vehicle exhaust, power plant emissions and secondhand cigarette smoke can shrink white matter in fetal brains and cause further developmental damage during the toddler years, a new study suggests.

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Posted by J. at 2:10 AM
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