Endocrine-disrupting chemical exposure increases obesity risk

08 Feb 2017


Exposure of pregnant mice to an endocrine-disrupting chemical raises the risk of obesity in offspring, by reducing sensitivity to leptin, according to a study published in Endocrinology.

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