Makeup, floss and hair dye use in pregnancy leads to more PFAS in breast milk – study
‘Forever chemicals’ pose health threat to developing children and linked with preterm birth, shorter lactation
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Air pollution harms male fertility while women face similar risk from noise, study finds
Environmental pollutants may have different effects on male and female reproduction, research in BMJ suggests
Pregnant people and fetuses not being protected from wildfire risks – report
Researchers say public health officials not doing enough to share warnings and safety information with health workers
How paddleboarding conquered Britain: the delights and dangers of the nation’s fastest-growing sport
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Women exposed to ‘forever chemicals’ may risk shorter breastfeeding duration
Higher PFAS exposure could cause lactation to slow or stop altogether within six months, new research finds