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Glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup, occurs in pregnant women living near agricultural fields, leading to health problems

As suburbs encroach on farmland, residents are at increased risk of exposure to farm chemicals. Carly Hyland New research shows that living near farmland can significantly increase people’s exposure to glyphosate, the active ingredient in the widely used herbicide Roundup. This chemical has been linked to health problems including non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and a higher risk… Read More »

Glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup, occurs in pregnant women living near agricultural fields, leading to health problems

Embargoed until December 6 at 12:01 a.m. ET – do not publish before then New research shows that living near farmland can significantly increase people’s exposure to glyphosate, the active ingredient in the widely used herbicide Roundup. This chemical has been linked to health problems including non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma and a higher risk of premature birth.… Read More »