Chemical May Pose Diabetes Risk
― This is from an article by Dr. Andrew Weil ∙ A class of chemicals known as phthalates (pronounced THAL-ates) is everywhere in the modern world: plastic toys, detergents, food packaging, nail polish, perfumes, shampoos, hairspray and hundreds of other products. New research from Sweden suggests that routine, household exposure to these chemicals may double the risk of type 2 diabetes among seniors. ∙ Investigators at Sweden's Uppsala University reviewed environmental and health data [...].
