New study finds little evidence of associations between BPA exposure during pregnancy and premature birth
Effect of phthalates on body fat
New study finds no associations between prenatal exposure to phthalates and percent body fat in childhood
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
BPA exposure and obesity
New study investigates in vivo and in vitro exposure to BPA; indicates link between BPA exposure and obesity in women
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
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
Diabetes and obesity increasing globally
New York Times reports on new study showing significant increase in global diabetes and obesity rates
Chemical exposure associated with low testosterone levels in humans
Phthalate concentrations in humans linked to declined testosterone concentrations
Opinion: Phthalates threaten male fertility
New York Times reports on phthalates, effect on fertility disproportionate for men