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Research Links Common Chemicals to Obesity
A series of studies by U.S. researchers show that exposure in the womb to common chemicals, such as those used to make plastic bottles and pizza box liners, may result in obesity later in life. Thus far, the data come from rodent studies and have not yet been replicated in humans. Nonetheless, the findings suggest that some people may be programmed to obesity before birth, underscoring the need to identify biomarkers that scientists and medical experts can use to recognize people who are at risk for adult obesity.
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