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Bisphenol A increases emotional problems in 3 year old girls
Posted on Mon, 7 Nov 11

Bisphenol A increases emotional problems in 3 year old girls

Everyone in the industrialised world is exposed to bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used in many common consumer products including food and beverage containers. Prenatal exposure to BPA may increase behavioural and emotional problems in young girls.

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Cancer causing environmental chemicals grossly underestimated
Posted on Wed, 12 May 10

Cancer causing environmental chemicals grossly underestimated

This is the verdict of a recent panel on environmental chemicals and cancer risk. The panel, appointed by the US presidency has heavily criticised the US National Cancer Program for not adequately addressing this issue.

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Environmental pollutants, not obesity may drive diabetes development
Posted on Mon, 9 Nov 09

Environmental pollutants, not obesity may drive diabetes development

Common environmental pollutants may cause type-2 diabetes, in fact this association has been found to be so strong that it is challenging notions that diabetes is simply the end result of being overweight.

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Practical tips for cleansing and detoxification
Posted on Mon, 9 Nov 09

Practical tips for cleansing and detoxification

Environmental pollutants are widespread though our environment including in the food we eat, the air we breathe, and the water we drink. Minimising exposure and improving your bodys ability to detoxify is an important step towards reducing the effects of these chemicals and improving your health.

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Environmental toxins linked to weight gain
Posted on Sat, 19 Sep 09

Environmental toxins linked to weight gain

Most, if not all, people carry a significant body burden of environmental pollutants including chemicals from plastics and pesticides commonly found in our food (1). In recent years research attention has turned to the discovery that many common pollutants may actually contribute to altered metabolism and weight gain. These pollutants, aptly named environmental obesogens, are known to be present at levels high enough to contribute to weight gain in a large percentage of the general population (2).

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