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A new study on endocrine disruptors, pregnancy, and heritable ADHD and other neurodevelopmental issues. Women exposed to endocrine disruptors seem to be able to pass ADHD and other disorders onto their grandchildren! That is unusual.

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A new study on endocrine disruptors, pregnancy, and heritable ADHD and other neurodevelopmental issues. Women exposed to endocrine disruptors seem to be able to pass ADHD and other disorders onto their grandchildren! That is unusual.