Are Chemicals in Everyday Products Spurring Obesity?
Many years ago, endocrinologist and medical doctor Robert Lustig had a patient, a 5-year-old girl, who was suffering from obesity. Unable to determine the cause of her [...]
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Is Plastic Making You Fat?
It’s well known that plastics contain endocrine-disrupting chemicals like bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates. However, a recent study published [...]
Could a Pesticide Be Contributing to a Global Obesity Epidemic?
A commonly-used pesticide could be partially responsible for the global obesity epidemic, finds a study. Researchers from McMaster University in Canada discovered that [...]
Can Your Diet Put You At Risk For Cancer?
A recent study found that alcohol consumption was associated with 740,000 new cancer diagnoses in 2020. That data seemed to highlight the notion that your everyday [...]
How Much Do You Know About Food Allergies?
More than 50 million Americans report having allergic reactions every year, according to data from the CDC. Allergies are regarded as the sixth leading cause of chronic [...]
What Does Organic Actually Mean?
You see the word “organic” thrown around everywhere these days — whether it’s on food, clothing, beauty products, and more. But what does [...]
What’s the Problem with Obesogens?
Nonstick pots and pans are designed to make cooking easier and cleaning up a breeze. If you’ve struggled to lose weight no matter what type of diet you’ve tried, the [...]
Can Non-Stick Pans Cause Weight Gain?
Chemicals known as perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)—used frequently in fast-food wrappers and other products for their oil- and water-repellant properties—have been [...]
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