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Could the everyday objects in your life be making you sick, fat or infertile?
Chemicals called endocrine disruptors have crept into plastic packaging, kid’s toys, detergents, building materials, even your favourite couch.
They can interact with your body’s hormonal system and some scientists are concerned about their impacts on your health.
Opinion Avoiding Toxic Consumption During the Holidays By Andrea Gore November 20, 2018 Would you voluntarily expose yourself to hundreds of chemicals, many untested? You might be surprised to learn that you, your family and even your pets are doing exactly that. Over 150,000 chemicals have been synthesized since World War II. At that time, … Read more
THE BLOG 10/05/2012 01:04 pm ET Updated Dec 05, 2012 How Environmental Contamination Has Changed the Course of Evolution By David Crews and Andrea Gore Since the beginning of the chemical revolution 70 years ago, over 80,000 man-made chemicals have been created, some making their way into the environment and posing a serious risk to … Read more
Huffington PostTHE BLOG 03/19/2012 12:10 pm ET Updated May 19, 2012 Our Contaminated World By David Crews and Andrea Gore By the end of this month the FDA will announce whether to ban the use of bisphenol-A in food and beverage packaging. The chemical, also known as BPA, is already banned in the European Union, … Read more