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Hormone-disrupting chemical mixtures linked to excess childhood weight 

Early-life exposure to PFAS, pesticides and other chemicals may increase obesity risk into adolescence

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.

Everyday chemicals linked to cognitive decline in older adults, especially men, new study reports

An older man staring at his computer

Older adults exposed to a mix of chemicals found in everyday products—such as food packaging, cosmetics, and printed receipts—may face a higher risk of memory loss and cognitive decline, according to a study published in April in the Journal of Affective Disorders.