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Study Links ADHD in Children to Pesticides

A recent study conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health reportedly claims that children exposed to pesticides known as organophosphates could have a higher risk of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and urges parents to always wash produce thoroughly.
Pesticides’ breakdown products in children’s urine was tracked by researchers. Children found with high levels were almost twice [...]