Individuals exposed to elevated levels of certain hormone-disrupting compounds while pregnant may experience a greater risk of postpartum depression, a new study has found. Scientists linked these increased odds to a specific class of environmental contaminants, known as phthalates — ubiquitous chemicals found in numerous personal care and plastic consumer products. They published their findings, supported…

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