pollutants

Pollution may promote stress, leading to obesity, study says

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Chemicals from plastics to pesticides may worsen the body’s stress response in ways that cause excessive weight gain, according to what researchers say is the first systematic review to investigate the link between pollution, stress, and obesity.

Air pollution, even at low levels, may heighten breast cancer risk

Even a small drop in NO2 pollution might mean 9,500 fewer U.S. breast cancer cases each year

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Women who live in areas with more air pollution may face a higher risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new, large-scale study of more than 400,000 women across the United States.