Forever chemicals’ linked to gut inflammation in children after early exposure

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A pioneering Mt. Sinai study reveals that prenatal and early-life exposure to “forever chemicals” (PFAS) is strongly linked to intestinal inflammation in children up to 11 years later. By tracking mother-child pairs, researchers discovered that early contact with these toxic chemical mixtures can lay the groundwork for serious conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), underscoring the urgent need for stronger public health policies to protect developing children. Read how to reduce your exposure and the full Guardian article here.