Common bisphenol A (BPA) substitutes can affect the developing fetus and cause hypertension in later life, suggests a rodent study accepted for presentation at ENDO 2020, the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting. The research will be published in a special supplemental section of the Journal of…
Exposure during the first trimester of pregnancy to mixtures of suspected endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in consumer products is related to lower IQ in children by age 7, according to a study by researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai and Karlstad University,…
Pregnant women exposed to higher levels of the commonly used chemical bisphenol A (BPA) are more likely to have children who suffer with wheezing and poorer lung function, according to research presented at the European Respiratory Society International Congress. [1] BPA is one of a…
Abnormal breast growth in young girls is linked to lavender oil exposure, according to a recent study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. Previous research has associated breast growth in boys with lavender-containing fragrances. This study, “Lavender Products Associated With…
A team of scientists from the University of Granada (UGR), the Biohealth Research Institute in Granada (ibs.GRANADA), the city’s San Cecilio Clinical Hospital, and the Centre for Biomedical Research in Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP) has found that 9 out of 10 pairs of socks…
By Natural Blaze A study from Stockholm University has now established what was previously suspected – that the high levels of brominated flame retardants measured in cats are from the dust in our homes. Editor’s note: brominated anything – chemicals, breads, flours, soda drinks –…
By Brandon Turbeville Long-known to have serious health effects on both animals and humans, BPA (Bisphenol-A) is still one of the most prevalent health-damaging chemicals present in the everyday life in the Western world. Fred vom Saal, an endocrinologist with the University of Missouri has…
Chemical exposure could lead to obesity, UGA study finds Athens, Ga. – Exposure to chemicals found in everyday products could affect the amount of fat stored in the body, according to a study by University of Georgia researchers. Phthalates are chemicals found in everything from…
By  Natural Blaze New research has linked mitochondria health to psychological health and the response to stress. This connection is crucial for understanding the origins of certain disease and turns mental health theories on their head! The interesting new finding shows that it’s not stress…
Natural Blaze Heather Gall sprays a few sprits of tick spray around her face and arms, pulls on her baby blue waterproof waders and adjusts the straps to fit her petite frame before wading knee-deep into a pond at one of Penn State’s Living Filter…
Mice exposed to environmental chemicals may show decreased physical activity in offspringEndocrine disruptors are contaminants that interfere with endocrine or hormone systems and can cause tumors, birth defects and developmental disorders in mammals. Often, these contaminants are used in a variety of consumer products, such…
By Feed the World Hormone hacking Summary Glyphosate and Roundup have been shown to be endocrine (hormone) disruptors in experiments. Endocrine disruption in humans is thought to contribute to some cancers, birth defects, reproductive problems such as infertility, and developmental problems in foetuses, babies, and…
A medication commonly taken for Type II diabetes, which is being found in freshwater systems worldwide, has been shown to cause intersex in fish -male fish that produce eggs. A study by Rebecca Klaper at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee determined exposure to the diabetes medicine…
Natural Blaze Most men with borderline testosterone levels may have depression Men with borderline testosterone levels have higher rates of depression and depressive symptoms than the general population, new research finds. The results will be presented Saturday, March 7, at ENDO 2015, the annual meeting…
New research from scientists in the UK and France suggests that human exposure to aluminium may be a significant factor in falling sperm counts and reduced male fertility. Fluorescence microscopy using an aluminium-specific stain confirmed the presence of aluminium in semen and showed aluminium inside…
Who doesn’t want a rocking reproductive system, balanced hormones, and glowing skin? I know I do, and eating certain nutrient dense foods will put anyone on this path. Whether we like it or not, hormones control our mood, digestion, energy, libido, metabolism, and how our…
Phthalates found in plastics could block hormone involved in sexual, cognitive function Men, women and children exposed to high levels of phthalates – endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in plastics and some personal care products – tended to have reduced levels of testosterone in their blood compared…
By Heather Callaghan German research shows a direct link between endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and sperm function which may negatively affect fertilization. Some people and even researchers think we can simply adapt to more and more chemicals – especially in moderation. But there are thousands…
