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Polybrominated diphenyl ethers are known as endocrine disruptors, which means they interfere with the body’s hormones. The chemical compounds have been linked in studies to poor blood sugar ...

Polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) exposure is associated with an increased risk for cancer mortality, according to a study published in JAMA Network Open. Buyun Liu, M.D., Ph.D., from the ...

Black plastics from electronic devices may be leaching toxic flame retardants into our food and homes, a new study has found.

About The Study: In this nationally representative cohort study, polybrominated diphenyl ether (PBDE) exposure was significantly associated with an increased risk of cancer mortality. Since the ...

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Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs) are chemicals that have been widely used as flame retardants and are persistent organic pollutants. Human health concerns have arisen based on studies with ...

The compounds, polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), were gradually phased out after a link was found with certain health risks. It sounds like a public health success story, but new research ...