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Introducing the HEEDS Elders Working Group

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:January 17, 2020
Post category:Blog

By Jerry Heindel Traditionally, an elder is a person who has accumulated wisdom and knowledge throughout his or her lifetime. An elder is also someone who may be transitioning away from…

EDC Science Weekly, Jan. 8 – 14, 2020

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:January 14, 2020
Post category:EDC Science Weekly

A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed this week. Contents: Methods/Screening, Reviews, Human Health Studies, Laboratory Studies, Exposure/Environment Studies. Methods/Screening Refinement of an OECD test guideline for evaluating…

EDC Science Weekly, Jan. 3 – 7, 2020

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:January 7, 2020
Post category:EDC Science Weekly

A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed this week. Contents: Regulations/Policy, Methods/Screening, Reviews, Human Health Studies, Laboratory Studies, Exposure/Environment Studies. Regulations/Policy Emerging investigator series: use of behavioural endpoints in…

Happy New Year from HEEDS!

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:January 6, 2020
Post category:Blog

HEEDS wishes each and every one of you a happy, healthy and EDC-free new year. We know it is a struggle to keep up with what is going in in…

EDC Science Weekly, Dec. 22 – Jan. 2, 2020

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:January 3, 2020
Post category:EDC Science Weekly

A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed in the past 2 weeks. Contents:Regulations/Policy, Methods/Screening, Reviews, Human Health Studies, Laboratory Studies, Exposure/Environment Studies. Regulations/Policy Researcher engagement in policy deemed…

EDC Science Weekly, Dec. 18 – 21, 2019

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:December 21, 2019
Post category:EDC Science Weekly

A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed this week. (This is a short summary this week and then look for a longer summary in January! Happy…

EDC Science Weekly, Dec. 11 – 17, 2019

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:December 17, 2019
Post category:EDC Science Weekly

A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed this week. Contents: Regulations/Policy, Methods/Screening, Reviews, Human Health Studies, Laboratory Studies, Exposure/Environment Studies. Regulations/Policy OECD approaches and considerations for regulatory evaluation of…

EDC Science Weekly, Dec. 4 – 10, 2019

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:December 10, 2019
Post category:EDC Science Weekly

A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed this week. Contents: Special Issues, Regulations/Policy, Methods/Screening, Reviews, Human Health Studies, Laboratory Studies, Exposure/Environment Studies. Special Issues The Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine published…

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

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:December 3, 2019
Post category:EDC Science Weekly

A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed this week. Contents: Regulations/Policy, Methods/Screening, Reviews, Human Health Studies, Laboratory Studies, Exposure/Environment Studies. Regulations/Policy Deriving safe short-term chemical exposure values (STEV) for…

EDC Science Weekly: Nov. 20 – 26, 2019

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:November 26, 2019
Post category:EDC Science Weekly

A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed this week. Contents: Regulations/Policy, Methods/Screening, Reviews, Human Health Studies, Laboratory Studies, Exposure/Environment Studies Regulations/Policy Rethinking Aid Allocation: Analysis of Official Development…

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Webinar: Ultrashort-chain PFAS: the global threat of trifluoroacetic acid
by Sarah Howard on January 16, 2025 at 3:35 pm
This Feb. 19, 2025 webinar features Dr. Hans Peter Arp discussing TFA, a degradation product of many refrigerants and a widespread contaminant in the environment. Shorter-chain PFAS have been assumed to be less hazardous than longer-chain PFAS, but widespread exposures have not been taken into account in making this assessment. Sponsored by the EDC Strategies Partnership.
Webinar: PFAS and cancer
by Sarah Howard on January 13, 2025 at 4:53 pm
This Jan. 23, 2025 webinar is sponsored by the Health and Environment Alliance and Association of European Cancer Leagues. It will explore links between PFAS and cancer in the context of the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) evaluation and relevant epidemiological data, and features Dr. Tony Fletcher, an environmental epidemiologist and Associate Professor at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine.
Webinar: Product data for public health: Clearya case studies
by Sarah Howard on January 13, 2025 at 2:55 pm
A variety of tools have been created for collecting consumer product data and making it available for research. This Jan. 30, 2025 webinar will explore one such product. Sponsored by the Collaborative for Health and Environment (CHE).

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Glyphosate exposure linked to lower birth weights and preterm births in rural areas
by EHN Curators on January 21, 2025 at 11:45 am
A new study reveals that maternal exposure to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, is associated with lower birth weights and shorter pregnancies in rural U.S. communities, disproportionately impacting marginalized groups. Pamela Ferdinand reports for U.S. Right to Know.
Wastewater treatment plants fail to remove most toxic PFAS from drinking water sources
by Katherine McMahon,Sarah Howard on January 17, 2025 at 5:14 pm
Wastewater treatment facilities with technology similar to the plants that serve 70% of the US population are ill-equipped to address contamination from organofluorine chemicals, a class of chemicals that include toxic PFAS, according to recent findings published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. “The US Food and Drug Administration’s drug approval process does not consider the environmental persistence and secondary human and ecological exposures to pharmaceuticals….The potential public health consequences of ubiquitous low-level exposures to these compounds require urgent consideration.”
Exposure to common household chemicals linked to bladder cancer in dogs
by Katherine McMahon,Sarah Howard on January 16, 2025 at 6:53 pm
In a recent study published in Environmental Science & Technology, researchers compared levels of chemical exposures between healthy dogs and dogs displaying early signs of bladder cancer. “Our household pets share our daily domestic environment and thus offer opportunities for consideration as sentinel species for exposure related concerns.”

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UK criticized for weak action on toxic PFAS chemicals
by EHN Curators on January 21, 2025 at 11:40 am
Scientists are urging the UK to align with the European Union in regulating PFAS chemicals, which persist in the environment and pose significant health risks. Rachel Salvidge and Leana Hosea report for The Guardian.
EU facing pressure over PFAS ban as chemical industry ramps up lobbying
by EHN Curators on January 16, 2025 at 12:37 pm
A cross-European investigation has revealed how the chemical industry is intensifying efforts to influence the EU’s proposed ban on PFAS chemicals, raising concerns about regulatory delays and environmental harm. Robert Hodgson reports for Euronews.
Industry pushback intensifies against EU proposal to regulate all PFAS chemicals
by EHN Curators on January 15, 2025 at 12:15 pm
A cross-border investigation reveals that industry lobbying efforts, including funded research and exaggerated economic claims, are slowing attempts to regulate PFAS chemicals linked to environmental contamination and health concerns. Rachel Salvidge and Leana Hosea report for The Guardian.