Hormone-disrupting chemical mixtures linked to excess childhood weight 

Children exposed during pregnancy and early life to combinations of chemicals that disrupt hormones and metabolism may face a greater risk of excess weight that persists into adolescence, a new study suggests.

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Ultra-processed foods and our health  

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 causes serious health risks.

May 7, 2025