EDCs Detected in Breast Milk, Infant Urine to 6 Months
A study presented at the ENDO 2026 meeting found that endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like BPA and parabens are present in breast milk and infant urine. Researchers emphasize that infancy is a critical window for exposure, with potential long-term health consequences.
Why it matters
The findings raise significant public health concerns regarding environmental contaminants in early childhood development.
Chicago - Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that interfere with hormones were found in breast milk and in the urine of children from birth up to 6 months, according to a study being presented Saturday at ENDO 2026, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Chicago, Ill.
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