The Obesogens

The human endocrine system is delicate and complex. While scientists first discovered endocrine disrupting chemicals in 1991, obesogens – a subset of endocrine disruptors in personal care products that cause weight gain – were discovered only within the last two decades.

Our cosmetics can cause us to develop more and bigger fat cells; they may also make it harder to stay at a healthy weight. On today’s show: A conversation with Andrea Dahr about the endocrine disruptors, with special attention t...