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Research discovered discovered that every 10-fold increase in a mom's PBDE levels led to a drop of 3.7 IQ points in her child (Photo: Pixabay)

Chemicals used in furniture may lower unborn baby’s IQ

Researchers find strong evidence of polybrominated diphenyl ethers' (PBDE) effect on children's intelligence.

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