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EDC Science Weekly: Nov. 13 – 19, 2019

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:November 19, 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, Human Exposure Studies, Wildlife/Environment Studies. Regulations/Policy Consensus on the key characteristics…

November 14, 2019 World Diabetes Day: How Environmental Chemicals Can Influence the Development of Diabetes

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:November 14, 2019
Post category:Blog

By Sarah Howard Exactly 13 years and 1 day ago, my toddler was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. I did not know it then, but a few months prior, in July…

Environmental Health News Investigates FDA’s Willful Ignorance of Low-Dose BPA

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:November 13, 2019
Post category:Blog

By Pete Myers, Environmental Health Sciences Yesterday Environmental Health News (EHN) started running an extensive investigation of FDA’s willful ignorance of low dose effects of BPA in the 15+ million dollar…

EDC Science Weekly: Nov. 6-12, 2019

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:November 12, 2019
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, Human Exposure Studies, Wildlife/Environment Studies. Methods/Screening The Use and Misuse of Historical…

New EDC articles: Oct. 30-Nov. 5, 2019

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:November 5, 2019
Post category:EDC Science Weekly

Linda Birnbaum, My Friend, Colleague, and Boss

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:October 30, 2019
Post category:Blog

By Jerry Heindel It was great to see the Editorial in Environmental Health Perspectives on the Distinguished Legacy of Linda Birnbaum, written by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)…

New EDC articles, Oct. 23 – 29, 2019

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:October 29, 2019
Post category:EDC Science Weekly

New EDC articles, Oct. 16 – 22, 2019

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:October 22, 2019
Post category:EDC Science Weekly

A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed this week. Contents: Regulations/Policy, Methods/Tools/Screening, Reviews, Human Health Studies, Laboratory Studies, Human Exposure Studies, Wildlife/Environment Studies. Regulations/Policy Shaping EU Plastic Policies: The…

New EDC articles, Oct. 9 – 15, 2019

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:October 15, 2019
Post category:EDC Science Weekly

New EDC articles, Oct. 2 – 8, 2019

Post author:HEEDS
Post published:October 8, 2019
Post category:EDC Science Weekly

A summary of articles on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) added to PubMed this week. Note I changed the categories a little bit this week:Contents: Call for Papers, Regulations/Policy, Tools/Methods/Screening, Reviews, Human Health Studies,…

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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.