Fodmapeveryday iconFodmapeverydayOct 17, 2026

Baby Teeth Are Giving Researchers a New Look at Autism and Early-Life Chemical Exposure

A child’s baby tooth may preserve clues about chemical exposures dating back to before birth. A small new study found roughly 300 chemicals per participant on average, with 57 of the 60 most frequently detected compounds found at higher concentrations in children with autism. The post Baby Teeth Are Giving Researchers

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