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A new study cautions high levels of cannabis use could harm chances of falling pregnant through in vitro fertilization (IVF). Testing 1,059 samples of follicular fluid from around the developing eggs of patients undergoing IVF treatments, University of Toronto embryologist Cyntia Duval and colleagues found 62 that were positive for tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Immature egg cells (oocytes) from fluids with higher …

The insecticide chlorpyrifos is a powerful tool for controlling various pests, making it one of the most widely used pesticides during the latter half of the 20th century. Like many pesticides, however, chlorpyrifos lacks precision. In addition to harming non-target insects like bees, it has also been linked to health risks for much larger animals – including us. Now, a …

Researchers have linked prenatal exposure to the common insecticide chlorpyrifos with lasting disruptions in brain development and motor skills. The results suggest potential risks from continued pesticide use during pregnancy and early childhood. Credit: Shutterstock Prenatal exposure to Chlorpyrifos in the womb disrupts brain development. Risks remain for children in farming communities. A recent study has identified a connection between …