BPA exposure in pregnancy linked to girls' later behavior
A Cincinnati area study finds higher maternal urine BPA during pregnancy tied to modest but measurable increases in anxiety and hyperactivity in 3 year old girls, with no similar effect in boys. For each 10 fold BPA rise, girls scored at least six points worse. results are not conclusive and call for more research.
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National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
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Romney Perry clash escalates in Republican race
The Republican presidential contest grows nastier as Mitt Romney and Rick Perry attack each other over credibility and beliefs. Each side uses online videos and debates to cast the other as dishonest while urging voters to choose leaders with integrity. The exchanges signal a tougher phase ahead with potential attack ads and fund-raising by both campaigns.
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