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One in 10 premature births in the United States have been linked to pregnant women being exposed to chemicals in extremely common plastic products, a large study said on Wednesday.
A major U.S. study links 10% of premature births with pregnant women’s exposure to phthalates, chemicals often used in consumer plastic goods.
One in 10 premature births in the United States have been linked to pregnant women being exposed to chemicals in extremely common plastic products, found a large study from researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine in New York City. The chemicals, called phthalates, are used to soften plastic and can be found in thousands of consumer items including plastic containers and wrapping, beauty care products and toys. Several substances from the phthalates family have been known for decades...
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have become ubiquitous throughout the environment, and increasing evidence has demonstrated their deleterious effects.
/PRNewswire/ -- Elevated levels of oxidative stress during pregnancy might be linked to a higher risk of preterm birth, according to a new study funded by the...