More Funding For Research To Investigate Effects Of Polybrominated Diphenyl Ethers Is Urged

Polybrominated diphenyl ethers (PBDEs), chemicals used as fire retardants, can be found in numerous items in the home, such as the television, computer, toaster and the sofa. Now, as reported in a KNBC story, they are being found in alarming concentrations, in human blood and breast milk - a potentially major concern for human health.In addition, these industrial chemicals have been associated with cases of feline hyperthyroidism, a potentially fatal condition in cats. [click link for full article]

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Filed under: Endocrinology on December 15th, 2007