Teens with higher blood levels of PFAS regain more weight after bariatric surgery, study finds

PFAS exposure increases risk of weight regain after adolescent bariatric surgery

Adolescents who undergo bariatric surgery face a higher risk of weight regain, which can undermine treatment success and long-term health, if they have elevated blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) prior to the procedure, according to new USC research.

Teens with higher PFAS levels more likely to regain weight after bariatric surgery: Study

Study finds adolescents exposed to higher levels of toxic 'forever chemicals' may regain more weight after bariatric surgery, undermining procedure's success.

Teens with higher blood levels of PFAS regain more weight after bariatric surgery, study finds

Adolescents who undergo bariatric surgery face a higher risk of weight regain, which can undermine treatment success and long-term health, if they have elevated blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) prior to the procedure, according to new USC research.

PFAS Exposure Tied to Greater Weight Regain After Adolescent Bariatric Surgery

New findings highlight environmental impacts on weight management.

Study Finds Teens with Elevated PFAS Levels Experience Greater Weight

A groundbreaking study from the University of Southern California has unveiled a concerning connection between higher blood levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in adolescents undergoing bariatric surgery and a significantly increased risk of postoperative weight regain. These environmental pollutants, ubiquitously present in various consumer products and known for their persistence in the environment […]

Adolescents with elevated PFAS regain more weight after bariatric surgery

Adolescents who undergo bariatric surgery face a higher risk of weight regain if they have elevated blood levels of per