Chemicals in Plastic May Affect Boy's Masculinity

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Softeners in plastics may affect masculinity in young boys, study says | Booster Shots | Los Angeles Times

latimesblogs.latimes.com — “Boys born to mothers who have above-normal levels of the controversial chemicals known as phthalates in their urine are less likely to exhibit masculine behavior, a new study has found. Phthalates, which block the activity of male hormones such as...View full resource at latimesblogs.latimes.com

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Mom's Exposure to Chemicals May Affect Her Son's Masculinity

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Mom's Exposure to Chemicals May Affect Her Son's Masculinity: Elevated levels of two plastic-softening chemical.. http://bit.ly/6ct8hh

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BPA Exposure Affects Masculinity in Mice, Possibly Boys | Parents News Now, by Holly Lebowitz Rossi

parents.com — “Bisphenol A (BPA), the chemical found in some hard plastics and food can linings, has been found to make male mice less masculine and less attractive toView full resource at parents.com

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Phthalate exposure linked to less-masculine play by boys

sciencedaily.com — “A study of 145 preschool children reports, for the first time, that when the concentrations of two common phthalates in mothers' prenatal urine are elevated their sons are less likely to play with male-typical toys and games, such as trucks and play fighting.View full resource at sciencedaily.com

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Men: What Common Household Plastics Could Be Robbing YOU of Your Masculinity? by Rob Huntley - Men's Health - InsidersHealth.com

insidershealth.com — “An InsidersHealth.com article regarding men's health - Men: What Common Household Plastics Could Be Robbing YOU of Your Masculinity? by Rob Huntley. Calling all men! Could a chemical found in many common household items be undermining your masculinity and sex appeal? A new study on laboratory mice suggests this may be the case.View full resource at insidershealth.com

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BPA exposure makes male mice less masculine, attractive - CNN.com

edition.cnn.com — “Male mice who are exposed in the womb to bisphenol A, or BPA, a chemical compound found in some hard plastics and can linings, appear to be less masculine and less attractive to females once they mature, raising the possibility that the controversial chemical could subtly affect boys in similar ways.View full resource at edition.cnn.com

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Research: BPA exposure makes male mice less masculine, attractive (PNAS) http://bit.ly/jz0NCP - #health

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