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July 28, 2015

Endocrine facts and figures

Endocrine Society presents facts and figures about endocrine diseases compiled from peer-reviewed publications and reviewed by experts
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July 27, 2015

Report on EDC public consultation

DG SANTE publishes report on the public consultation on EDC criteria; respondents agree on need for definitive EU-wide EDC criteria
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July 23, 2015

Effects of BPA and phthalates on fetal growth

New study finds correlation between prenatal exposure to two phthalate metabolites and certain fetal growth parameters; overall little evidence of associations of BPA or phthalate exposure with fetal growth
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July 22, 2015

Effects of phthalate and nonylphenol exposure on development of adolescents

New study associates phthalate exposure with abdominal obesity, as well as delayed onset of puberty in boys
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July 20, 2015

Webinar on endocrine disruptors

Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Units host endocrine disruptor webinar on July 22, 2015; new scientific studies on EDC exposure and reproductive and pediatric health will be discussed
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July 9, 2015

Scientific roundtable meeting on EDCs

The Pesticide Action Network Europe holds roundtable meeting on EDCs to strengthen the science in the debate to regulate EDCs in the EU
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July 7, 2015

Screening method for toxic chemicals in food packaging

Research project at the National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark, explores screening strategy for toxic chemicals in food packaging materials made from paper and board; endocrine disruptors detected and database built
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July 6, 2015

Decision matrix for EDCs

German Federal Institute for Risk Assessment proposes extended assessment criteria to identify endocrine disruptors under European regulation
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July 3, 2015

First results of EPA’s Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program

EPA releases screening results for 52 pesticide chemicals; American Chemistry Council applauds EPA on this accomplishment
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July 2, 2015

Phthalates and phenols may alter placenta genes

New study links prenatal exposure to phthalates and phenols to altered gene expression in placenta of pregnant women
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