(Natural News) A study in the journal Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology found that exposure to flame retardants and pesticides is now the leading contributor to IQ loss. The study, which was published in February last year, also showed that exposure to heavy metals decreased over the past 16 years. A team led by New York University (NYU) researchers arrived at these findings after analyzing […]

(Natural News) Ease up on the beer, gentlemen — it might trigger breast growth in your bodies. This is due to the presence of chemical compounds in the alcoholic drink, called phytoestrogens, which are linked to the development of female physical traits, such as the development of breasts. Categorized as endocrine disruptors because of their […]

(Natural News) When someone can’t wrap their heads around their emotions, they often blame their behaviors on hormones. But hormones are more than just that. Hormones belong to the endocrine system, which is responsible for different bodily functions, such as metabolism, sleep cycles, skin health, growth and development, reproduction and mood. This system produces and […]

(Natural News) Blood sugar levels are rising throughout the American population. According to the Centers for Disease Control, more than one third of Americans are now suffering from pre-diabetes, a metabolic condition where the pancreas fails to produce enough of a hormone called insulin. When working properly, the pancreas produces the right amount of insulin […]

(Natural News) The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reported that U.S. birth rates were down in 2017 by more than two percent compared to 2016. The downward, depopulating trend has been observed in recent years. The CDC also said that death rates were up, with heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer’s becoming all too common. This is all […]

(Natural News) Polycystic ovary syndrome, better known as PCOS, is the most common endocrine problem affecting women of childbearing age. According to an international study, this condition — commonly associated with an overproduction of androgenic hormones, as well as infertility and diabetes — can be treated with resveratrol, a natural polyphenol found in wine and […]

(Natural News) Maintaining the right levels of hormones helps ensure the overall health of the body. An article in Organic Spa Magazine shared that the best way to do this is to eat the right kinds of foods, thereby ensuring you get the proper nutrients to produce and regulate your hormones. Proper nutrition is the […]

(Natural News) The New York Times is on a mission: Get people to believe that at least 80 percent of them have normal vitamin D levels; that the nutrient is only important in the prevention of rickets in children and osteomalacia (a softening of the bones) in adults; that normal levels of vitamin D are […]

(Natural News) If you value your thyroid gland, you should cut back on your use of all kinds of household products. An article in Natural Health 365 stated that these products contain flame retardant chemicals that can increase your risk of developing papillary thyroid cancer. The thyroid gland handles the production of thyroid hormones that regulate […]

(Natural News) A recent review of scientific literature has shown that the air in unconventional oil and gas (UOG) facilities – such as fracking wells – are laden with hundreds of potentially dangerous chemicals. Of those air pollutants, more than 30 may harm hormones and the endocrine system, according to a West Virginia Public Broadcasting article. Published in the […]