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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Webinar: Reducing EDC exposures: from informed consumers to policy solutions
by Sarah Howard on October 7, 2026 at 7:26 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
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.
New online course: EDCs 101
by Sarah Howard on June 22, 2026 at 5:41 pm
HEEDS has created an online course on endocrine disrupting chemicals and we are looking for people to try it out. This course is designed to break down how endocrine disrupting chemicals work inside the body and the supporting evidence about how these chemicals change the way we think about health.

Exposure to breast cancer-linked chemicals is widespread in the U.S.
by Environmental Health Sciences Staff on October 16, 2026 at 8:35 pm
Researchers at the Silent Spring Institute and the University of California analyzed U.S. government databases for information on the production, sources, exposures, and regulations of environmental chemicals linked to breast cancer, and published their findings in Environmental Health Perspectives.
Plastic additive meant to replace toxic phthalates linked to lower birth weights, study finds
by EHN Curators on October 15, 2026 at 2:17 pm
A study led by NYU Langone Health researchers adds to growing evidence that replacement chemicals can pose their own health risks.
Mounting evidence shows a common plastic chemical can affect human ovaries
by EHN Curators on October 14, 2026 at 4:10 pm
A class of chemicals called phthalates is widespread in our lives, and there are growing concerns about what impact they're having on our reproductive health.

Opinion: What a new fight over chemical safety reveals about our changing politics
by EHN Curators on October 21, 2026 at 4:53 pm
A new movement for human health is giving people from different backgrounds a reason to stand together.
EPA quietly backtracks on claims US has phased out toxic PFAS compounds
by EHN Curators on October 18, 2026 at 4:27 pm
The Environmental Protection Agency has quietly backtracked on a claim that the US has phased out two of the most dangerous PFAS compounds — PFOA and PFOS.
US Food and Drug Administration may allow some toxic chemicals to be added to food without safety review
by EHN Curators on October 13, 2026 at 12:20 pm
The regulator looks to expand a loophole to allow dangerous compounds in food as long as they’re not carcinogenic.