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EDC Science Weekly, Aug. 25-31, 2023

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Post published:August 31, 2023
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A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed this week. Science highlightsEvents Contents: Regulations/Policy, Methods/Tools/Screening, Commentaries, Reviews, Human Health Studies, Laboratory Studies, Exposure/Environment Studies Regulations/Policy Toward Property-Based Regulation Synergistic effects…

EDC Science Weekly, Aug. 11-24, 2023

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Post published:August 24, 2023
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A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed over the past two weeks. Science highlightsEvents Contents: Regulations/Policy, Methods/Tools/Screening, Commentaries, Reviews, Human Health Studies, Laboratory Studies, Exposure/Environment Studies Regulations/Policy Microplastics in…

EDC Science Weekly, Aug. 4-10, 2023

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Post published:August 10, 2023
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A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed this week. Note: this newsletter will not be published next week due to vacation. Science highlightsEvents Contents: Regulations/Policy, Methods/Tools/Screening, Commentaries,…

EDC Science Weekly, July 28 – Aug. 3, 2023

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Post published:August 3, 2023
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EDC Science Weekly, July 21 – 27, 2023

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Post published:July 27, 2023
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A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed or published this week. Science highlightsEvents Contents: Regulations/Policy, Methods/Tools/Screening, Commentaries, Reviews, Human Health Studies, Laboratory Studies, Exposure/Environment Studies Regulations/Policy Innovate beyond…

HEEDS Congratulates Drs. Andrea Gore and Changcheng Zhou, Recipients of the 2023 NIEHS RIVER Grant Award

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Post published:July 26, 2023
Post category:Blog

EDC Researchers Andrea Gore and Changcheng Zhou are the 2023 recipients of the NIEHS RIVER (Revolutionizing Innovative, Visionary Environmental Health Research) Grant Award.The RIVER (R35) grant is NIEHS’ most prestigious…

EDC Science Weekly, July 14-20, 2023

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Post published:July 20, 2023
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EDC Science Weekly, July 7-13, 2023

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Post published:July 13, 2023
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Lou Guillette, Jr. Outstanding Young Investigator Award

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Post published:July 7, 2023
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We are now accepting applications! Due Sept. 30, 2024.HEEDS sponsors an award of $5,000 to honor our colleague Lou Guillette, Jr. This award is given annually to an outstanding young…

EDC Science Weekly, June 30 – July 6, 2023

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Post published:July 6, 2023
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Webinar: Reporting on toxics & health: Lessons from covering “forever chemicals”
by Sarah Howard on May 26, 2026 at 4:56 pm
This June 25 webinar features award-winning reporters Sharon Lerner of ProPublica and Stéphane Horel of Le Monde who will discuss reporting on PFAS. Sponsored by CHE.
Gordon Research Conference on environmental endocrine disruptors
by Sarah Howard on March 22, 2026 at 3:02 pm
This year's Gordon Research Conference on endocrine disruptors will be held June 28-July 3, with the accompanying Gordon Research Seminar on June 27-28, in Newry, Maine. These conferences bring together graduate students, post-docs, professors, and researchers who work on endocrine disrupting chemicals, and are an invaluable source of discussion.
National PFAS Conference
by Sarah Howard on March 16, 2026 at 9:15 pm
The University of Arizona is hosting the National PFAS Conference, in person in Tucson on June 8-10, 2026.

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Personal lifestyle changes can impact EDC exposure, and may even help reverse some health impacts
by Environmental Health Sciences Staff on May 28, 2026 at 10:37 pm
A recent review published in Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety, co-authored by Environmental Health Sciences staff, examined different categories of lifestyle interventions – including changes to diet, product choices, and home environment – and found evidence linking each to a reduction in exposure to some endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs).
Norfolk Southern train derailment linked to immune system disturbances in East Palestine, OH residents
by Environmental Health Sciences Staff on May 22, 2026 at 3:07 pm
A recent study published in the Journal of Exposure Science & Environmental Epidemiology provides the first insights to potential immune system impacts from exposure to the toxic pollutants released by the Norfolk Southern train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, in 2023.
Minimizing food contact with plastics may help rapidly decrease exposure to some toxic chemicals, study finds
by Environmental Health Sciences Staff on May 15, 2026 at 8:50 pm
In a recent trial published in Nature Medicine, researchers replaced the diet and personal care products of 60 Australians with low-plastic alternatives and found that participants’ levels of plastic chemicals dropped after only seven days.

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Illinois tightens PFAS oversight amid federal rollback efforts
by EHN Curators on May 28, 2026 at 12:05 pm
Illinois lawmakers have passed a new law establishing more robust requirements for monitoring PFAS chemicals in wastewater discharges at major facilities across the state.
With governor's signature, Vermont becomes first in nation to ban weed killer linked to Parkinson's disease
by EHN Curators on May 27, 2026 at 12:05 pm
Vermont this week became the first U.S. state to ban the weed-killing pesticide paraquat, backed by lawmakers who cited concerns about research showing the chemical may cause the incurable brain ailment known as Parkinson’s disease.
Opinion: California lawmakers may limit ‘forever’ pesticides in foods
by EHN Curators on May 27, 2026 at 11:57 am
PFAS compounds were found in nearly 40% of samples of nonorganic fruits and vegetables California regulators tested in 2023. A bill would ban their use.