How Pollution Around Us Affects Baby Sleep
Babies sleep a lot because their brains and bodies are growing fast. But did you know that invisible chemicals in the air, water, and even breast milk might be …
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Chemicals in Everyday Products May Affect Kids' Weight and Body Chemistry
Researchers studied 860 children and teenagers in China to understand how common chemicals found in plastics and personal care products might affect their …
Read MoreCommon Plastic Chemical May Increase Stroke Risk in Women
Researchers studied over 8,000 people to understand how chemicals called phthalates—found in many plastics and everyday products—might affect stroke risk …
Read MoreChemicals in Our Environment May Slow Down How Our Bodies Burn Calories
Scientists reviewed studies on how certain chemicals found in everyday products affect how quickly our bodies burn energy. These chemicals, called endocrine …
Read MoreHow Hormones May Affect Autism: What 183 Studies Tell Us
Scientists reviewed 183 studies to understand how hormones might be connected to autism spectrum disorder (ASD). They found that people with autism often have …
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