Monthly Endocrine Disruptor News

HEEDS distributes a monthly newsletter. Topics include information on upcoming events, new scientific publications, and policy updates.

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Endocrine-disrupting chemicals: hazards and opportunities (ECHO) course
by Sarah Howard on November 11, 2026 at 12:13 pm
ECHO is a two-week intensive bootcamp-style career development course for graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, and professionals in the endocrine disruption field. It is held annually at Woods Hole, Massachusetts. It focuses on the chemical, biological, and societal challenges of endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and new opportunities for moving forward.
Webinar: Reducing EDC exposures: from informed consumers to policy solutions
by Sarah Howard on October 27, 2026 at 6:27 pm
In this Nov. 17, 2026 webinar, Dr. Robin Dodson of Silent Spring will provide an overview of intervention studies in which researchers have examined the effects of eliminating sources of chemical exposures. Sponsored by the EDC Strategies Partnership. Info/register.
UNEP Global framework on chemicals conference
by Sarah Howard on September 28, 2026 at 2:44 pm
The First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals will be held on Nov. 16-20, 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland.

New study suggests bedroom air purifier may support healthy blood sugar
by EHN Curators on November 12, 2026 at 11:00 am
In preliminary research, people with prediabetes who used a HEPA air purifier overnight for a month experienced modest improvements in blood sugar stability.
Fine particulate air pollution linked to triple-negative breast cancer
by EHN Curators on November 11, 2026 at 6:52 pm
A population-based study in Georgia found that higher fine particulate matter exposure was associated with increased odds of triple-negative breast cancer.
Two ‘forever chemicals’ have been linked to higher rates of aggressive breast cancer, scientists warn
by EHN Curators on November 9, 2026 at 11:35 am
Women who have greater levels of two specific “forever chemicals” found in drinking water in their blood could be at a higher risk of developing aggressive breast cancer, a new study warns.

Groups urge Democrats to remove Farm Bill amendments that “undermine” pesticide safety
by EHN Curators on November 11, 2026 at 12:55 pm
More than 170 groups are calling on Democratic leaders in Congress to remove provisions in the Farm Bill that the groups say would weaken protections for endangered species and leave farmers and others exposed to harmful pesticides.
Trump takes 500 actions to weaken cancer protections, new report says
by EHN Curators on November 6, 2026 at 12:50 pm
Amid a surge in early onset cancer, the Trump administration has taken more than 500 actions to systematically dismantle protections against carcinogens once in place across the federal government.
EU aims to ease pesticides rules, health experts sound alarm
by EHN Curators on October 26, 2026 at 12:01 pm
The European Union wants to relax rules for pesticides, saying it will be easier for farmers to adopt more environmentally-friendly options. But health and environmental experts say the risks are far too great.