BPA levels in humans may be much higher than previously thought

A more accurate method of testing BPA as it breaks down in the body suggests that human levels are considerably higher than previously estimated.

How can I balance my hormones?

There are many ways to help balance hormones, including managing stress and maintaining healthful sleep, exercise, and dietary habits.

How to increase your metabolism

Many factors influence the speed of a person’s metabolism, including their muscle mass, activity level, and genetics. There are several ways to boost metabolism, including eating at regular times, trying high-intensity interval training, and reducing stress. Here, learn about these and other strategies.

Vitamin D supplements could improve fertility

New data on the link between vitamin D and male fertility has been presented at the European Congress of Endocrinology (ECE) in Lisbon.

Cow’s milk interferes with absorption of thyroid supplement levothyroxine

Taking the common oral thyroid hormone medication levothyroxine with a glass of cow’s milk significantly decreases the body’s ability to absorb the drug, a preliminary study finds.

Happy cows make more nutritious milk

Daily infusions with a chemical commonly associated with feelings of happiness were shown to increase calcium levels in the blood of Holstein cows and the milk of Jersey cows that had just given…

Study finds BBP can increase fat stores in body before we’re born

Benzyl butyl phthalate (BBP), a chemical commonly used in the food manufacturing process, can increase fat stores in the body even before we’re born, according to a new study published in the…

Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency: What You Need To Know

Learn about the symptoms and treatment of exocrine pancreatic insufficiency, a condition where the pancreas does not make enough enzymes to digest food properly.

BPA substitute in food packaging triggers fat cell formation

Researchers have found that exposure to bisphenol S – a substitute for the endocrine-disrupting chemical bisphenol A – induces human fat cell formation.

Are BPA-free food containers really safe?

Plastic products containing bisphenol A are thought to be harmful, so bisphenol S has been introduced as a safer alternative. New studies, however, show they have similar effects.

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