Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are everywhere and could have many health impacts, researchers say [Video]

A class of chemicals, likely in products all over many homes in the United States, could be impacting your hormone health.Related video above: Here’s why you might be feeling stressed out in the morningsThe question is: How worried should people be about these endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs), such as phthalates, BPA or bisphenol A, and brominated flame retardants?The scientific literature around EDCs is still growing, but associations have been suggested between exposure and health problems, including brain development, fertility and puberty, said Dr. Michael Bloom, professor of global and community health at George Mason University College of Public Health in Fairfax, Virginia.While there are still many questions researchers want to explore around EDCs, organizations like the Environmental Working Group, a nonprofit that researches and advocates for safer products, are encouraging individuals to take steps to avoid exposure.Endocrine-disrupting chemicals affect hormones, which are chemicals that play the important role of carrying messages …