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Scientists make progress in mapping chemicals to six groups of common diseases
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Exposure to hazardous chemicals can contribute to noncommunicable diseases and remains a key public health challenge.
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- Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:20:01 UTC.
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