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September 8, 2015

Phthalates may increase risk of miscarriage

New study finds association between exposure to phthalates (DEP, DiBP, DnBP) and risk of pregnancy loss
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September 2, 2015

BPA exposure and premature birth

New study finds little evidence of associations between BPA exposure during pregnancy and premature birth
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August 31, 2015

Effect of phthalates on body fat

New study finds no associations between prenatal exposure to phthalates and percent body fat in childhood
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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 20, 2015

BPA exposure and obesity

New study investigates in vivo and in vitro exposure to BPA; indicates link between BPA exposure and obesity in women
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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

DEHP replacements linked to health effects in children

Phthalates DINP and DIDP detected in urine of children and teenagers, elevated levels associated with increases in blood pressure
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June 10, 2015

Diabetes and obesity increasing globally

New York Times reports on new study showing significant increase in global diabetes and obesity rates
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August 18, 2014

Chemical exposure associated with low testosterone levels in humans

Phthalate concentrations in humans linked to declined testosterone concentrations
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March 24, 2014

Opinion: Phthalates threaten male fertility

New York Times reports on phthalates, effect on fertility disproportionate for men

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