Endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in breast milk, new study reveals
A new study presented at the ENDO 2026 meeting reveals that endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are present in breast milk and infant urine. Researchers analyzed samples from 336 mother-infant pairs, finding traces of substances like BPA and phthalates.
Why it matters
The presence of environmental contaminants in breast milk raises significant public health concerns regarding early-life exposure to harmful chemicals.
Endocrine Disruptors In Breast Milk: Endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in breast milk | - The Times of India
The article reports on scientific findings from a medical conference without editorializing.
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