Perpetual Learning
Did you know that something as common as a pesticide could be linked to widespread brain abnormalities in children? It’s a critical intersection of environmental science and public health, and it’s something we really need to talk about. As someone who dives deep into environmental science and its impact on our communities, I’m always looking … Read more
ADHD Medication for Young Children: A Closer Look Did you know that a recent study is raising questions about how quickly young children diagnosed with ADHD are being prescribed medication? It seems that in many cases, medication is being given before all other treatment options, like behavioral therapy, have been fully explored. This trend is … Read more
Did you know that a common pesticide, chlorpyrifos, is raising serious concerns about its impact on children’s brain development? New research is shedding light on this issue, and it’s something we should all be aware of. Scientists are finding that even small amounts of exposure to chlorpyrifos, an insecticide used in agriculture, might be linked … Read more
It’s hard to escape the headlines about environmental health, and as someone with a background in atmospheric and environmental science, this latest news from Medical Xpress really caught my attention. The study highlights brain abnormalities in children exposed before birth to a widely used pesticide. Did you know that pesticides, designed to protect crops, can … Read more