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Maternal exposure to metals rewires infants’ gut and resistance genes

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New research reveals how trace metals mothers are exposed to during pregnancy can shape their babies’ gut bacteria, metabolic pathways, and even antibiotic resistance, potentially influencing lifelong health. Study: Prenatal exposure to trace elements impacts mother-infant gut microbiome, metabolome and resistome during the first year of life. Image Credit: Anusorn Nakdee / Shutterstock In a recent study … Read more

Polluted soil and water are fueling a global heart disease epidemic

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Toxic chemicals and microplastics in soil and water are fueling a global heart disease crisis — but researchers say solutions are within reach. ​​​​​​​Review: The links between soil and water pollution and cardiovascular disease. ​​​​​​​Image Credit: daniilphotos / Shutterstock A recent study published in the journal Atherosclerosis reviewed the links between water and soil pollution and human … Read more