PFAS "forever chemicals" could cause pregnant women to experience long-term weight gain, increasing their risk of obesity in middle age, a new study warns. Women with higher levels of PFAS in their blood during early pregnancy weighed more at the age of 50 than those with low levels,

Exposure to “forever chemicals” during pregnancy could increase the risk of obesity and its health consequences, according to a new study conducted over two decades. Commonly known as “forever chemicals” because they can take 1,

Individuals with heightened exposure to “forever chemicals” early in pregnancy could be at greater risk of weight gain and heart disease later in life, a new study has found. Those with higher blood levels of these toxic compounds at their prenatal visits both weighed more and exhibited greater body fat at 50 years old,

A study reveals that higher PFAS levels during pregnancy correlate with greater weight and body fat at age 50, emphasizing the importance of reducing exposure to these harmful chemicals during pregnancy for long-term health benefits.