Vehicle Pollution Could Increase Risk of Childhood Obesity

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By Lorraine ChowNov 5, 2018, 1:01 pm110 pts
From ear infections to loss of intelligence, it's become increasingly clear that air pollution can affect more than just our lungs. Now, a study from University of Southern California researchers suggested that early exposure to traffic pollution increases the risk of childhood obesity in later life, adding…

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