Thursday, July 22, 2010

Research Links Phthalates in Plastics with Inflammation in At-Risk Babies

"Researchers at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey (UMDNJ) have identified a direct link between phthalates, the substances that make plastics more pliable and durable, and inflammation in newborns – and are encouraging more limited use of the plasticizers. Their paper, “Inflammatory Effects of Phthalates in Neonatal Neutrophils,” appears in the August 2010 edition of the journal Pediatric Research."


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