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Protein, Puberty, and Pollutants

Michael Greger M.D. — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 12:36:30 +0000

The early onset of puberty in girls associated with animal protein consumption may be due to endocrine disrupting chemical pollutants in the meat supply.

CDC Report on Environmental Chemical Exposure

Michael Greger M.D. — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 11:42:40 +0000

The latest national survey on the levels of chemical pollutants such as heavy metals, toxic solvents, endocrine-disrupters, flame-retardant chemicals, PCBs, and pesticides such as DDT in the bodies of pregnant and non-pregnant Americans.

Uprooting the Leading Causes of Death

Michael Greger M.D. — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 11:06:53 +0000

Death in America is largely a foodborne illness. Focusing on studies published just over the last year in peer-reviewed scientific medical journals, Dr. Greger offers practical advice on how best to feed ourselves and our families to prevent, treat, and even reverse many of the top 15 killers in the United States.

The Problem with Organic Salmon

justin — Sun, 23 Jan 2011 15:42:45 +0000

Much of our fish supply is so polluted that algae-derived sources of long chain omega-3 fatty acids may be safest option.

Xenoestrogens & Early Puberty

justin — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 15:30:40 +0000

Until the twentieth century, the average age of puberty for girls was 16 or 17 years old.

Xenoestrogens & Sperm Counts

Michael Greger M.D. — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:28:54 +0000

Endocrine disrupting xenoestrogens in fish may be interfering with male fertility.

Flame Retardant Chemical Contamination

justin — Sun, 03 Oct 2010 14:08:33 +0000

A way to detoxify one's body of industrial pollutants found in the food supply.