Medical Xpress·3 min read·hard
Endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in breast milk and infant urine up to age 6 months
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A study presented at the ENDO 2026 meeting found that endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) like BPA and BPS are present in breast milk and infant urine. Researchers highlighted that infancy is a critical window for exposure, which may lead to long-term health consequences.
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The findings raise significant public health concerns regarding environmental contaminants in infant nutrition and early development.
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