Air pollution may weaken children’s brain connections, study shows

Children exposed to higher levels of air pollution in their homes from birth to age three may develop weaker connections between key brain regions, with potentially long-lasting effects on future learning, behavior, and health, according to a major new study.

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Ultra-processed foods and your health  In Focus

Ultra-processed foods tied to cancer, diabetes, dementia, depression, early death, and more

More than half the calories Americans consume come from ultra-processed foods. Hundreds of scientific studies provide strong evidence that consuming these foods is linked to serious health risks. Read our fact sheets on the science.

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