Inhabitat - Sustainable Design Innovation, Eco Architecture, Green Building » pregnancy care http://inhabitat.com Green design & eco innovation for a better world Tue, 21 May 2013 22:04:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc Prenatal Mercury Exposure Is Linked To ADHD In Children http://inhabitat.com/prenatal-mercury-exposure-is-linked-to-adhd-in-children/ http://inhabitat.com/prenatal-mercury-exposure-is-linked-to-adhd-in-children/#comments Sun, 14 Oct 2012 14:48:02 +0000 Beth Shea http://inhabitat.com/?p=448733
A new study conducted by researchers at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital concludes that prenatal mercury exposure is linked to ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in children. According to senior study author Dr. Susan Korrick, “A hair-mercury]]> Fish mercury, mercury levels in pregnant women, pregnancy care, fish benefits, ADHD Mercury link, Mercury and ADHD, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Hospital, Harvard research, ADHD and diet, prenatal care, prenatal diet

A new study conducted by researchers at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital concludes that prenatal mercury exposure is linked to ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) in children. According to senior study author Dr. Susan Korrick, “A hair-mercury level in the mother of about 1 part per million (ppm) or more was associated with a 60% increased risk of ADHD-related behavior.” Oddly, the same fish that carry mercury may also counteract this effect. Read on to learn why.

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