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Posted Tue Jul 3 2012: from Environmental Health Perspectives:
What Do We Know about Obesogens? with Bruce Blumberg http://apocadocs.com/s.pl?1341341112
Human beings, as a species, are putting on weight. Obesity rates are rising in rich and poor countries alike for a variety of reasons, from changing dietary habits and activity levels to exposure to artificial nighttime light. Mounting evidence from over the past decade suggests that certain chemicals may be playing a role as well. For some people, so-called obesogens may be altering their metabolism and fat cell development, making it harder to maintain a healthy weight.
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