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HEEDS Endocrine Disruptor News Archives

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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.
Webinar recording: Prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides: health outcomes & potential mechanisms
by Sarah Howard on March 16, 2026 at 5:12 am
This May 19, 2026 webinar featured two early-career scientists who discussed their research on the health effects of prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides. Sponsored by the EDC Strategies Partnership and the HEEDS Young EDC Scientist Showcase. Watch the recording.
Webinar recording: New science on neonicotinoids: reproductive & neurodevelopmental health effects
by Sarah Howard on March 15, 2026 at 6:47 pm
This May 7, 2026 webinar was sponsored by the Collaborative for Health and Environment, and featured Dr. Jenn Sass of NRDC and Dr. Jodi Flaws of the University of Illinois.

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Popular hair straightening products expose consumers and stylists to toxic chemicals
by Environmental Health Sciences Staff on June 19, 2026 at 7:01 pm
A recent review published in Current Environmental Health Reports found that two types of chemical hair straighteners - relaxers and keratin treatments - each contain multiple classes of known toxic chemicals.
Electromagnetic radiation from power lines linked to hormone disruption
by Environmental Health Sciences Staff on June 19, 2026 at 1:37 pm
A recent review published by Tojza et al. in Applied Sciences examined the impacts of exposure to extremely low frequency electromagnetic radiation (ELF-EMF) - a type of non-ionizing radiation emitted by electric substations, power lines, appliances, and electronic devices- on the endocrine system, which regulates the body via hormones. Hormones act as chemical messengers to every organ in the body, regulating a number of essential bodily functions, such as metabolism, growth, development, reproduction, and stress response. Other known endocrine disruptors include bisphenol A (BPA), phthalates, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and pesticides, all of which can interfere with normal hormone function. As a result, even subtle disruptions to the endocrine system can have significant effects on health.
An EPA researcher details the agency's assault on science
by EHN Curators on June 18, 2026 at 11:55 am
In January 2025, the Trump administration began shutting down projects within the EPA’s independent science division that touched on climate change and environmental justice.

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Trump DOJ wants to sideline citizens in pollution fights
by EHN Curators on June 18, 2026 at 11:50 am
In a court filing backing Elon Musk's AI company, the Trump administration said the federal government can stop Americans from suing over air pollution.
Breakdown product of pesticides and refrigerants may be classed as reproductive toxicant by the European Union
by EHN Curators on June 17, 2026 at 12:35 pm
Development might lead to phaseout of chemicals that release trifluoroacetic acid and puts substantial commercial interests at risk.
State bans on PFAS reduce ‘forever chemicals’ in clothing and textiles, US report finds
by EHN Curators on June 16, 2026 at 12:25 pm
About 80% of 115 products tested show levels of PFAS that comply with rules — but some firms still exceeding limits.