Diabetes and cosmetics: A connection?

[Steely Dan]

http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2012/07/13/diabetes-and-cosmetics-a-connection/?hpt=hp_t2

July 13th, 2012
12:01 AM ET
Diabetes and cosmetics: A connection?

Hidden in perfumes, scented lotions, food packaging and even synthetic leathers are a type of chemical called phthalates. Most people in the United States are exposed to phthalates, and levels tend to be higher in women than men.

A new study in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives examines whether there is a connection between phthalates and diabetes in women. Researchers did find an association but did not prove that the chemicals cause diabetes....

 

[oh_gal]

I don't put much stock in this report, or virtually all women would have diabetes.

 

[Steely Dan]

I don't put much stock in this report, or virtually all women would have diabetes.

I think the article says that cosmetics exacerbate the problem.

 

[oh_gal]

I think the article says that cosmetics exacerbate the problem.

Well, that's what I get for only listening to it with half an ear (on the news) and not reading the written one! Too much to do, not enough time!