Hormone disruption
Empowering or Risky? Testosterone Therapy in Wom…
The way we teach the biology of hormones is confusing. From an early age, kids are told that testosterone is a male hormone whereas estrogen is a female hormone. Young men have sometimes been accused …
Show 1400: Exposing Blind Spots: Unmasking the M…
This week, our guest calls attention to beliefs and practices in medicine that are based on dogma rather than data. Why don’t doctors or researchers question these blind spots? You’ll hear about s…
What Are the Hazards of Hair Straighteners?
Some African-American women regularly use hair-straightening products to achieve the look they like. Studies suggest, however, that these cosmetics are far from benign. What are the dangers of hair st…
Show 1301: What Are Forever Chemicals Doing in F…
In our nationally syndicated radio show this week, our guests discuss “forever chemicals” (PFAS) used in a wide range of products. How do they affect our health? What Are PFAS, or Forever Chemical…
Acupuncture Relieves Symptoms of Menopausal Wome…
Menopausal women each have their own experiences of this challenging time. However, most women do not enjoy the hot flashes and night sweats. What can they do to minimize the disruption? Some women ta…
Is Bisphenol S Just as Risky as Bisphenol A?
Bisphenol A (BPA) has acquired a nasty reputation as an endocrine disruptor. Manufacturers have been scrambling to find alternatives to this compound. But are the replacements, such as bisphenol S, re…
Will Boys Mature Faster When Exposed to Pesticid…
Scientists have found a type of pesticide that disrupts the endocrine system. Pyrethroids are synthetic chemicals similar to naturally-occurring pyrethrin. Like pyrethrin, the pyrethroids repel or ki…