Dust bunnies and 4 other things that (might) make you fat

If you want to shed pounds, think about turning down the thermostat or getting an early night

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"Eating dust" might conjure up visions of a desperate attempt to get thin, but consuming household dust can actually prompt your body to gain fat, according to new scientific research.

The study, led by North Carolina's Duke University, looked at the effects of inhaling endocrine-disrupting chemicals, which come from synthetic materials used in many household items and can be carried by dust particles.

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