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Pesticides Linked to Allergic Asthma in Farm Women
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Jul 12, 2010 12:00 AM
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A recent study of adult-onset asthma in farm women shows that allergic asthma may be linked to using pesticides. Many studies have looked at respiratory hazards of farming activities for men, but there is little research on respiratory risks to farm women. read more...
Autism Linked to Maternal Exposure to Pesticides
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Jul 11, 2010 12:00 AM
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A new study on children born in California's Central Valley suggests that autism in those children might be linked to prenatal exposure to two insecticides used on fields near their mothers' homes. read more...
