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Month: September 2016

A New Look at Youth

A New Look at Youth

Every day we are exposed to chemicals, many of which are found in the consumer products we use. As girls go through puberty and their breasts develop, the mammary tissue becomes particularly susceptible to these environmental influences because the breast cells are dividing rapidly. So it is crucial that we understand which chemicals are best to avoid during this important

Karin Michels September 20, 2016November 14, 2016 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

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    The ELLA study investigates whether exposure to environmental chemicals during adolescence—an important window of susceptibility—increases breast cancer risk later in life.

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