Malignant mimicry
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Some studies suggest that toxic chemicals such as polychlorinated biphenyls may imitate estrogen's harmful effects in the body, which may lead to breast cancer or male infertility. These studies, however, are inconclusive because estrogen is not always harmful.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1993
Pollution, Polychlorinated biphenyls, Estrogen, Estrogens
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1993
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Formula for diabetes? Cow's milk for infants may contribute to the disease
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A research team led by Hans-Michael Dosch has found evidence that the development of juvenile diabetes in children may be linked to their exposure to cow's milk as infants.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1992
Research, Causes of, Youth, Diabetes in youth, Juvenile diabetes, Milk, Dosch, Hans-Michael
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1992
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Subjects list: Health aspects
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