EDC Science Weekly, Nov. 27 – Dec. 3, 2019

This list is not meant to be exhaustive, and generally does not include studies on detection, remediation, or treatment of EDCs. Note that journal publication dates may be different than dates added to PubMed. To see the searchable archives, please email me at Sarah@healthandenvironment.org and ask to join the group EDC_research@googlegroups.com. Archives are at https://groups.google.com/d/forum/edc_research. Compiled by Sarah Howard, Diabetes and Environment Program and HEEDS at Commonweal.

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Webinar: Impacts of PFAS on the immune system
by Sarah Howard on October 2, 2024 at 3:36 pm
In this Oct. 10 webinar, Professor Grandjean will present his work on the impacts of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) on vaccine responses, and the implications for immunity against infectious diseases. Sponsored by Europe's Health and Environment Alliance (HEAL).
Webinar: Male autism spectrum disorder & prenatal BPA exposure
by Sarah Howard on September 25, 2024 at 9:37 pm
This Oct. 17 webinar features Dr. Anne-Louise Ponsonby discussing a study that found higher prenatal BPA levels are associated with increased autism spectrum disorder symptoms (ASD) at age 2 and an ASD diagnosis by age 9 in males with low aromatase genetic pathway activity scores. Sponsored by the EDC Strategies Partnership.
Swiss symposium on endocrine disrupting chemicals
by Sarah Howard on September 20, 2024 at 6:34 pm
On Oct. 28, the Food Packaging Forum is co-hosting a symposium on endocrine disrupting chemicals with a leading research university. Speakers include Drs. Pete Myers and Jerry Heindel of Environmental Health Sciences.

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PFAS may impact immune response to vaccines, studies suggest
by Katherine McMahon,Sarah Howard on October 4, 2024 at 10:14 pm
A recent study published in Environmental Research found that adults with higher exposure to PFAS developed fewer antibodies after receiving their third COVID-19 booster. “While factors such as age, sex, and underlying health conditions have been studied extensively, research on the potential impact of environmental factors, such as PFAS exposure, on the SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccine response remain limited.”
Organic foods may help lower the risk of metabolic diseases like obesity and diabetes
by Katherine McMahon,Sarah Howard on October 2, 2024 at 11:26 pm
A new review published in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition examines the health benefits of a diet rich in organically grown food compared to conventionally farmed products. “The lower concentration of pesticide residues and heavy metals is one of the most important advantages of organic food.”
High levels of endocrine disrupting chemicals found in breast milk across China
by Katherine McMahon,Sarah Howard on September 27, 2024 at 4:47 pm
A recent study published in Environment International examined concentrations of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in the breast milk of new moms from 20 Chinese cities. “It is worth noting that breastfeeding has a lot of proven benefits, and the study findings reported here are only one of the factors worth considering when mothers decide to breastfeed their children.”

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Water utilities oppose EPA’s PFAS limits, slowing clean water progress
by EHN Curators on October 4, 2024 at 11:02 am
Several U.S. water utilities, represented by trade groups, are legally challenging new U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rules to limit toxic PFAS, echoing decades of industry resistance to clean water regulations. Tom Perkins reports for The Guardian.
A marine biologist calls for urgent global action on plastic pollution
by EHN Curators on October 4, 2024 at 10:53 am
Richard Thompson, who first identified microplastics, warns that without international agreement on a global treaty, plastic pollution could triple by 2060. Richard Schiffman reports for Yale Environment 360.
B. Braun’s Stephanie Pitts on California’s new toxic chemical ban
by EHN Curators on October 1, 2024 at 1:19 pm
California has passed a law banning the use of a toxic chemical produced by certain kinds of plastics from the state’s medical devices. Medical Device Network meets with B. Braun’s senior director of healthcare strategy to understand why California is first to ban DHEP.