News tagged with hormone balance

Nike, Adidas suppliers 'polluting China rivers'

Environmental campaigners on Wednesday accused suppliers to major clothing brands including Adidas and Nike of poisoning China's major rivers with hazardous chemicals linked to hormonal problems.

Space & Earth / Environment

created Jul 13, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Increase in visceral fat during menopause linked with testosterone

In middle-aged women, visceral fat, more commonly called belly fat, is known to be a significant risk factor for cardiovascular disease, but what causes visceral fat to accumulate?

Medicine & Health / Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

created Aug 20, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Gene study may help solve Sydney rock oyster mystery

A study of oyster genetics is helping scientists better understand the mysterious QX-disease, which has been responsible in the past for killing Sydney rock oysters in the Georges and Hawkesbury Rivers.

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Jun 09, 2009 | popularity 1 / 5 (1) | comments 0