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08/29/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Flame retardant chemicals found to interfere with women’s fertility

A study done at the Fertility Clinic at Massachusetts General Hospital concluded that organophosphate flame retardants (PFRs), which are utilized in the manufacture of such products as upholstered furniture, gym mats, baby products, and yoga mats, negatively impacted women’s reproductive health. Flame-retardant materials are popular because manufacturers wish to accommodate consumer demand for products that burn easily. […]

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