Obesity may be caused by several things such as diet, inactivity, medications, and medical conditions. We can now add plastics to the list. A new study suggests that a chemical compound found in plastics known as di-ethylhexyl phthalate (DEHP) may be linked to high rates of childhood obesity. It is believed that the chemical alters […]

For the past twenty years, obesity in the United States has been on the rise. The numbers remain high as we make poor lifestyle choices such as overeating and staying inactive. Obesity leads to several health risks including heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer. Another problem obesity brings is that children pick up […]