Wall Street Journal reports on new study linking phthalate exposure to asthma; researchers slowly unveil the mechanisms of non-allergic asthma
September 18, 2014
OECD: Reducing children’s exposure to chemicals
OECD publishes report of expert workshop on children’s exposure to chemicals; identifies research gaps
September 18, 2014
Autism on the rise
New study analyzes number and wages of auxiliary health providers, finds increase in autism prevalence
August 18, 2014
Common biocides cause reproductive problems in mice
Quaternary ammonium compounds (QACs) used in food processing plants affect fertility and fecundity
July 7, 2014
EFSA: Acrylamide exposure from diet is of concern
EFSA publishes draft scientific opinion on acrylamide open for public consultation; concern from food contact material unclear
July 1, 2014
Sweden: 2015-2020 toxic-free strategy
Swedish Chemical Agency publishes 5 year toxic-free strategy; focus on food and drinking water, consumer products and vulnerable populations
June 10, 2014
New technique for measuring nanomaterial exposure
Researchers develop technique to visualize and analyze exposure to nanomaterials, may resolve difficulties in risk assessment of nanomaterials
June 5, 2014
Mapping the human exposome
New European project HELIX maps the early childhood exposome; growth, development and health
June 5, 2014
DEHP infant exposure may exceed safe levels
New study reviews literature on phthalate exposure and diet, estimates infant exposure to DEHP to exceed US EPA’s reference dose
June 2, 2014
PPTOX conference
Conference on environmental stressors in disease and human health implications to take place in October 2014
