Sunday, May 11, 2014

Household chemicals linked to slight weight gain

Household chemicals linked to slight weight gain
http://www.environmentalhealthnews.org/ehs/news/2014/may/household-chemicals-weight-gain

"Women exposed to higher levels of bisphenol A and certain phthalates may gain slightly more weight over time, according to new research.  "We found that these chemicals were associated with a small weight gain, though their contribution may be minor compared with other factors, such as diet and smoking," said Dr. Qi Sun, a Harvard School of Public Health professor who was senior author of the study."

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