A pesticide is any solution or mixture that is used for preventing, destroying, and repelling any pest. Pests may or may not be limited to insects, mice, unwanted plants (weeds), and microorganisms (bacteria and viruses).
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CBS News reports that a new study made by Dr. Jennifer Ashton suggests that there may be a possible link between ADHD and certain pesticides found in food.
Even though there is no evident proof, scientists think that pesticides may have a connection to cancer. They have however discovered that there are some substances in pesticides are carcinogens.
This video talks about a study conducted on 308 mothers who had given birth to healthy babies. these women had pesticides in their placentas, and it was likely to effect their children. Scientists say that there may be some long-term damage.
This video also talks about the effect of pesticides on pregnancy. But here it talks about three studies about how women exposed to pesticides are more likely to have kids with lower IQ points.
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