Topics
obesity
January 21, 2016
New study investigates metabolic effects of DEHP exposure in mice in vivo and in vitro; increased weight gain and fat mass, impaired insulin tolerance and changes in serum metabolites observed
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December 1, 2015
Article in New York Times outlines the issue of exposure to toxic chemicals from common products and the consequences for human health
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November 10, 2015
Extensive article in The Scientist explains obesogens and why they are of concern
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November 9, 2015
Endocrine Society summarizes EDC research of the past six years and links EDC exposure to various health problems
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September 29, 2015
Endocrine Society releases executive summary of second Scientific Statement on EDCs; mounting evidence on associations between exposure to EDCs and various health problems such as diabetes and obesity
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July 22, 2015
New study associates phthalate exposure with abdominal obesity, as well as delayed onset of puberty in boys
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June 10, 2015
New York Times reports on new study showing significant increase in global diabetes and obesity rates
Topics: epidemiology, obesity
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August 6, 2014
NGO publishes list of studies linking environmental chemicals to diabetes and obesity
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June 26, 2014
New study finds fetal brain response to sugar associated with mother’s insulin sensitivity
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June 3, 2014
New study reviews literature to investigate temporal changes of obesity prevalence, Medical News Today reports
Topics: obesity
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