Since we're on a roll: PFCs may affect fertility

[brittone2]

http://www.ph.ucla.edu/pr/newsitem012809.html

Researchers at the UCLA School of Public Health have found the first evidence that perfluorinated chemicals (PFCs) – chemicals that are widely used in everyday items such as food packaging, pesticides, clothing, upholstery, carpets and personal care products – may be associated with infertility in women.



Yeah, yeah, I know, go back under my rock in my bubble wrapped paradise :wink2:

Just thought I'd share while we're on a roll about toxins.

Disclaimer: I haven't yet read the original study.

[vludmilla]

http://www.ph.ucla.edu/pr/newsitem012809.html

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Yeah, yeah, I know, go back under my rock in my bubble wrapped paradise :wink2:

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Thank you so much for all of your posts, Beth. With a FT job and dissertation research always looming over my head, I don't have much time to research things like I used to. I very much appreciate that you take the time to post here. I really value your informed opinons.

[brittone2]

:hug:
Good luck with your dissertation work. (again, where's that bow down smilie when I need it??!!)

[WatchingThemGrow]

:hug:
Good luck with your dissertation work. (again, where's that bow down smilie when I need it??!!)
Does this one work?
http://i101.photobucket.com/albums/m49/xwacky/emoticons/bowdown.gif

[vludmilla]

Thanks, but really I am a major slacker. I should have been done 5 months ago and I'm looking at another year before I can imagine being done. I guess I should spend less time here ;)