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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 Note: this newsletter will not be published next week due to vacation.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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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 Could the world go…

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
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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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EDC Science Weekly, June 23-29, 2023

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Post published:June 29, 2023
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Endocrine Disruptor Research Highlighted at The Endocrine Society Annual Meeting

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Post published:June 26, 2023
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The Endocrine Society held its annual meeting in Chicago in June 2023. Five sessions focused on endocrine disruptors. Each session had a standing-room-only crowd, indicating great interest among the endocrine…

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UNEP Global Framework on chemicals conference
by Sarah Howard on September 28, 2026 at 2:44 pm
Registration ends Sept. 30 for the First International Conference of the Global Framework on Chemicals, to be held on Nov. 16-20, 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland.
Course: Plastics, microplastics, and human health
by Sarah Howard on August 25, 2026 at 12:19 pm
The Physician and Scientist Network Addressing Plastics and Health (P-SNAP) is holding an online course on Tuesdays from Oct. 6 to Nov. 24 geared to physicians, researchers and healthcare personnel. Info/register here.
Webinar: Glyphosate science: cancer, neurotoxicity & endocrine disruption
by Sarah Howard on July 15, 2026 at 10:54 am
This Oct. 6 webinar features Dr. Daniele Mandrioli, who will discuss recent findings from the Global Glyphosate Study, and Dr. Lianne Sheppard will discuss the findings presented at the Seattle Glyphosate Symposium and the resulting consensus statement. Sponsored by the Collaborative for Health and Environment (CHE).

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U.S. children have widespread pesticide exposure
by Environmental Health Sciences Staff on October 2, 2026 at 7:18 pm
A recent study published in Environment and Health found that young children are exposed to a wide range of pesticides during key periods of growth and development.
PFAS, chemical mixtures linked to childhood obesity risk
by EHN Curators on September 29, 2026 at 12:12 pm
A study of 1,301 European mother-child pairs found prenatal exposure to PFAS and chemical mixtures was linked to higher BMI and body fat through age 15.
New research finds 485 chemicals in US pesticide products linked to breast cancer
by EHN Curators on September 28, 2026 at 11:20 am
Paper raises questions about safety of food and other products as early onset breast cancer rates surge worldwide.

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Opinion: Europe’s children will inherit public-health crisis from new EU pesticide approvals
by EHN Curators on October 2, 2026 at 12:05 pm
By extending pesticide approvals and keeping hazardous products on the market, Brussels is bending to Big Pharma and causing a food-system and public-health burden for decades to come.
Landmark bill in California now requires state to disclose PFAS pesticide use
by EHN Curators on September 29, 2026 at 12:15 pm
Under the new law, the California Department of Pesticide Regulation must track pesticides containing PFAS in its publicly-accessible database and monitor how these pesticides are used over time.
US EPA and HHS teaming up on expanded review of glyphosate weedkiller safety
by EHN Curators on September 24, 2026 at 11:50 am
U.S. officials said this week they are expanding a scientific review of the widely used weed killer glyphosate, a chemical popular in agriculture but also linked for years to cancer and other health problems. But skeptics doubt the sincerity of the move.