Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect a newborn’s brain development, study finds

Using everyday products during pregnancy can affect newborn's metabolism, study finds

A newly published study found that a mother's exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect their newborn's metabolism and brain development. These widely used plasticizers are commonly found in a variety of cosmetics and personal care products, such as shampoos, soaps, and detergents, as well as plastic food and beverage containers.

Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect a newborn's brain development, study finds

Phthalates — the synthetic chemicals used in everyday products for food packaging, personal care, toys and more — have been linked to abnormal neurological development in infants.

Phthalates may affect newborn brain development, study finds

Phthalates have been linked with abnormal newborn brain development, and a new study has identified a potential reason why.

Study Finds Using Everyday Products During Pregnancy Can Affect Newborn’s Metabolism

A newly published study led by researchers from Emory University's Rollins School of Public Health found that a mother’s exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect their newborn’s metabolism and brain development.

One study reveals how phthalates affect brain development in babies, altering key neurotransmitters and increasing neurological risks

Using everyday products during pregnancy can affect newborns’ metabolism, study shows

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A newly published study by researchers from Emory University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Columbia University found that a mother’s exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect their newborn’s metabolism and brain development. Phthalates are a group of widely used plasticizers commonly found in a variety of cosmetics and personal care products, such as shampoos, soaps, and deterge…