27 January 2009

I Wouldn't Drink That If I Were You

A study, by Brunel University, The Universities of Exeter and Reading and The Centre for Ecology and Hydrology, shows, for the first time, how a group of testosterone blocking chemicals find its way into UK rivers, affecting wildlife and in time will potentially affect humans. The study identified a new group of chemicals that act as 'anti-androgens'; the inhibitation to the function of the male hormone testosterone, reducing male fertility. Some of these chemicals are contained in medicines, including cancer treatments, pharmaceutical treatments and pesticides used in agriculture. The research suggests that when they get into the water system, these chemicals play a primary role in causing feminising effects in male fish.
Senior author Professor Charles Tyler of the University of Exeter said, "Our findings also strengthen the argument for the cocktail of chemicals in our water leading to hormone disruption in fish, and contributing to the rise in male reproductive problems. There are likely to be many reasons behind the rise in male fertility problems in humans, but these findings could reveal one, previously unknown, factor."
Until the research is finished and the principal chemical is controled, I suggest that everyone stop drinking water. Kidding. The solution? Take precaution when throwing items away; try not to put ANY plastic in the garbage and ALWAYS recycle. Which reminds me, that has to go out tonight.
To Read more about the infertility of your future boyfriend Go HERE.

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