Researchers Find Evidence of ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Pregnant Women’s Blood

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California researchers have found new evidence that several chemicals used in plastic production  are commonly present in the blood of pregnant women…

California researchers have found new evidence that several chemicals used in plastic production and a wide array of other industrial applications are commonly present in the blood of pregnant women, creating increased health risks for mothers and their babies.

The researchers said their findings add to a growing body of evidence showing that many chemicals people are routinely exposed to are leading to subtle but harmful changes in health. The work should be a “wake-up call” to policymakers, they said. Read the full July 2023 article from The Guardian here.