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On AlterNet: endocrine disruptors

Stories, blog posts, and videos tagged as "endocrine disruptors"

What If Being Fat Is Not Your Fault? America's Obesity Epidemic May Be Fueled by Chemicals in Everyday Products

What If Being Fat Is Not Your Fault? America's Obesity Epidemic May Be Fueled by Chemicals in Everyday Products

Tara Lohan, AlterNet. October 3, 2009.
Chemicals called 'obesogens' are in our food, cars and homes, according to recent scientific studies -- and they may be making us fat.

Low Sperm Counts and Deformed Penises: The Chemical Industry Has a Hold on Your Reproductive Future

Low Sperm Counts and Deformed Penises: The Chemical Industry Has a Hold on Your Reproductive Future

Joshua Zaffos, Colorado Springs Independent. June 26, 2008.
From car seats to condoms, nasty compounds have invaded our lives. Hormones are going haywire, and our human future is at risk.

One Great Big Plastic Hassle

One Great Big Plastic Hassle

Jane Akre, Conscious Choice. February 19, 2007.
Disturbing health trends indicate our passion for plastic may be threatening our reproductive survival.

'Precocious Puberty' Is on the Rise

'Precocious Puberty' Is on the Rise

Kim Ridley, Ode. January 6, 2007.
Hormone-mimicking chemicals found in food, water, and many consumer goods may well be the cause of why children as young as eight are showing signs of sexual development.

How Environmental Pollutants Are Causing Reproductive Problems

How Environmental Pollutants Are Causing Reproductive Problems

Molly M. Ginty, Women's eNews. December 20, 2006.
Across the U.S., female animals exposed to toxic chemicals are suffering from a flurry of health problems, from shrunken ovaries to spontaneous abortions. What does this mean for female humans?