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Potential link between social media & hormone-changing chemicals
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· September 6, 2026
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Key points Smita Ramanadham has discussed concerns about the potential impact of social media on teens. She notes a possible link between social media use and the application of products that could affect hormone levels.
Certified plastic surgeon Dr. Smita Ramanadham has discussed concerns about the potential impact of social media on teens.
She notes a possible link between social media use and the application of products that could affect hormone levels.
Dr. Ramanadham's discussion centers on the idea that social media use may lead teens to use more products that could have hormone-changing effects.
Further details about this potential link are available from the source.
The discussion highlights the need for awareness about the potential effects of social media on teens' behavior and product use.
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Published: September 6, 2026 ·
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