“Are Chemicals Making you Fat?” By Dr. Joseph Perrone. If the piles of Halloween candy for sale at supermarkets are any indication, we’ve already started our descent into the holiday eating season. It’s that magical time of year when the temptation of delicious treats combined with darker days and cooler weather makes it hard to avoid putting on the pounds. But instead of holding responsible overeating and lack of exercise, it’s tempting to search for blame elsewhere. A new scientific statement from the Endocrine Society, a group of scientists and doctors who study the body’s endocrine glands, are helping to shift the dialogue away from personal responsibility. It argues exposure to certain chemicals is tied to obesity and diabetes. Read more.
