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Can flame retardants from furniture and mattresses disrupt thyroid function (in a nursery)?

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Verdict: Use Caution

The research on flame retardants is still building, but early signals point toward cutting back where it is easy to do so.

The research at a glance

StudyJournalYear
Halogenated flame retardants, thyroid function biomarkers, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder-related traits and neurodevelopment in children: Recent evidence from a Canadian prospective birth cohort study.Environ Res2026

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