Linda Kahn, PhD, assistant professor of Pediatrics and Population Health at NYU Langone Health, studies how environmental chemicals—including microplastics, phthalates, and endocrine disruptors—affect reproductive health across the life course. ✨ Key Takeaways: • Plastics can disrupt reproductive health from fetal development through adulthood. • Puberty and pregnancy are especially vulnerable stages for endocrine disruption. • Infertility may have roots in early-life exposures—not just lifestyle in adulthood. • Everyday products like food packaging, cosmetics, and exercise clothing may increase risk. • Patients can reduce exposure by choosing natural fibers, safer personal care products, and reading labels. 📌 Chapters: [00:00] Introduction: Linda Kahn, PhD – NYU Langone Health [00:18] Research focus: Plastics and reproductive health [01:19] Effects of plastics across the life course [01:43] Translational research at NYU Langone Health Plastics are embedded in daily lif...