Prenatal Exposure to PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Increases Child Obesity Risk: Study
A new study indicates prenatal exposure to PFAS chemicals increases the risk that the mother's child will be overweight.
Tag Archives: Obesity
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New Study Links PFAS Chemicals In Drinking Water to Increased Risk of Obesity
The findings of a new study show high levels of certain PFAS chemicals appear to increase the risks that lost weight will return.
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Exposure to PFAS “Forever Chemicals” Can Interfere with Child Growth and Development: Study
A new study links exposure to PFAS chemicals to metabolic changes which inhibit child development and increases the risk of metabolic disorders, like diabetes.
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Heart Risks Increasing for Young Americans: Study
The findings of a new study warns that the risk factors for heart disease are increasing for young Americans, particularly among certain ethnic groups.
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Nearly Half of All Cancer Deaths May Be Linked to Preventable Risk Factors, Study Finds
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PFAS Exposure Causing Cancer, Thyroid Disease and Childhood Obesity Linked to Billions in Healthcare Costs: Study
A new study links PFAS exposure to a number of medical conditions as well as increased healthcare expenses.
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Type 1 and 2 Diabetes Diagnoses Surging Among U.S. Youth, CDC Warns
A new CDC reveals sharp increases in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes among America's youth.
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Ultraprocessed Foods Now Make Up Two-Thirds of U.S. Kids’ Diet, Study Warns
More U.S. teens have diets consisting of primarily ultra-processed food, increasing their risk of obesity and other health problems.
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USDA Report Calls For End Of Added Sugar In Baby Foods
New dietary guideline recommendations call for the removal of added sugars from infants' and toddlers' diets.
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C-Section Birth Linked To Increased Risk of Obesity, Diabetes, Later In Life: Study
A new study's findings suggest being born by C-section deliveries may increase the risk of obesity and diabetes in adulthood.
