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In a new study, nitrate levels well below the EPA limit for drinking water were associated with an increased risk of premature birth and low-birthweight babies.
Prenatal exposure to PFAS or “forever chemicals” is associated with an increased risk for high blood pressure later in childhood, especially among boys, according to researchers.
Dr. Leo Trasande, an internationally recognized expert in children’s environmental health, talks to HealthDay about the dangers of PFAS in our food supply.
In a new study, pregnant and breastfeeding women who used personal care products like nail polish, makeup and hair dyes had significantly higher levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS in their blood plasma and breast milk.
Researchers detect 10 PFAS chemicals in tap and bottled water samples collected from 15 countries.
Girls exposed to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals are more likely to start puberty early – increasing their risk for obesity, diabetes and heart disease, researchers say.
A new study links parabens and phenols used in many makeup and sunscreen products to high blood pressure in pregnant women.