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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: Changes at NIH: What do they mean for environmental health?
by Sarah Howard on April 3, 2025 at 3:34 pm
This May 8 webinar features Dr. Linda Birnbaum, who will discuss the implications of the Trump administration's changes for environmental health, and Dr. Scott Belcher who will discuss the effects on individual research efforts. Sponsored by the EDC Strategies Partnership.
POSTPONED: North Carolina EDC working group 5th annual meeting
by Sarah Howard on March 26, 2025 at 11:46 am
Previously scheduled for April 25, 2025, Healthy Environment and Endocrine Disruptor Strategies (HEEDS) has postponed its 5th Annual Meeting of EDC-NC, its North Carolina working group on endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). More information. We hope to reschedule this fall.
Webinar: Children's health and the exposome
by Sarah Howard on March 12, 2025 at 7:02 pm
This April 15 webinar, Children's Health: Assessing impacts of the exposome, features Dr. Rémy Slama of the EU's ATHLETE research project. Dr. Slama will explore the environmental factors that are most likely to affect children’s health, and present approaches to rank the impact of these factors. The webinar is sponsored by the EDC Strategies Partnership.

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Endocrine disrupting chemicals linked to persistent nausea during pregnancy
by Katherine McMahon,Sarah Howard on April 4, 2025 at 4:47 pm
A recent study published in Environmental Health Perspectives investigated the connection between persistent pregnancy nausea and long-term exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). “Additional studies are needed to elucidate potential underlying pathological pathways, including likely hormone-mediated relationships, as well as to understand the long-term implications for both mother and child.”
Trump’s anti-science agenda is pushing American researchers overseas
by EHN Curators on April 4, 2025 at 10:37 am
A growing number of U.S. scientists are fleeing restrictive policies under Trump and finding support in Europe, where institutions are rolling out the red carpet for displaced talent. Fred Schwaller reports for DW.
Supposedly “safe” flame retardants become more toxic when they break down
by Katherine McMahon,Sarah Howard on April 2, 2025 at 7:11 pm
Brominated polymers (polyBFRs) - a type of flame retardant that was considered a “safe” alternative to older flame retardant chemicals - breaks down into toxic byproducts once released into the environment, according to a new study published in Nature Sustainability. “Although polyBFRs initially seemed to be a more health-protective alternative compared to non-polymeric flame retardants, our work strongly indicates that polyBFR usage can no longer be assumed to be safe for human and environmental health.”

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Oregon takes first step toward regulating PFAS pollution across land and water
by EHN Curators on April 4, 2025 at 10:06 am
Oregon officials will begin regulating six PFAS chemicals as hazardous substances and develop rules to clean up the toxic compounds, which are tied to cancer and other health problems. Alex Baumhardt reports for the Oregon Capital Chronicle.
New Hampshire moves to ban toxic ski wax to protect water and health
by EHN Curators on April 4, 2025 at 10:05 am
New Hampshire lawmakers advanced a bill banning ski, snowboard, and boat waxes containing PFAS, aiming to reduce the spread of harmful chemicals into the environment. Izzy Lidsky reports for Powder.
EPA deregulation puts schoolchildren at risk in petrochemical zones
by EHN Curators on April 4, 2025 at 10:04 am
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is walking back pollution enforcement, leaving children in heavily industrialized areas like Louisiana’s Cancer Alley more exposed to toxic air and water. Terry L. Jones reports for Floodlight.