endocrine disruptors

Endocrine disruptors impair women’s fertility, may lead to PCOS, major review finds

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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)—substances that interfere with the body’s hormone systems—may contribute to a wide range of female reproductive health problems, including reduced fertility, early or delayed puberty, premature menopause, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a new review of more than 250 human and animal studies.

‘Forever chemicals’ (PFAS) may weaken immune function in children, leading to more frequent infections 

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Drinking water contaminated by human-made “forever chemicals” appears to impair children’s immunity, potentially increasing the risk of common childhood infections, new research shows.