PFAS Exposure During Pregnancy Linked to Long-Term Health Risks

Study finds higher PFAS levels in pregnant women may lead to obesity and heart disease by age 50.

Research involved 547 pregnant women and tracked their health outcomes at age 50.
Women with higher PFAS levels had more body fat and weighed more in middle age.
PFAS are found in many consumer products and are known to disrupt hormones.
The study highlights pregnancy as a critical period for PFAS exposure.
Researchers suggest limiting PFAS exposure to reduce long-term health risks.