Childhood plastic exposure could be fueling obesity, infertility, and asthma

Photo credit: Polesie Toys via Pexels. Press release: NYU Langone Health. Science Daily – September 22, 2025. Research article: The Lancet.

Summary: A sweeping review from NYU Langone Health reveals that everyday exposure to plastics—especially during childhood—poses lasting risks for heart disease, infertility, asthma, and even brain development issues. These chemicals, found in packaging, cosmetics, and common household items, can disrupt hormones, ignite chronic inflammation, and lower IQ. […]

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