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metabolic disruptor
April 18, 2016
Recent studies investigate effects of bisphenol A analogues such as BPS and BPF, reveal similar endocrine disrupting effects of analogues in cell lines and whole organisms
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April 18, 2016
Scientists show BPS treatment, similar to BPA, results in increased lipid accumulation and higher expression of adipogenesis-related genes in primary preadipocytes
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April 8, 2016
Role of chemicals in diabetes etiology not discussed in WHO Diabetes Day statements, despite existing scientific evidence; patient shares his story
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February 19, 2016
Exposure to obesogens during early life predisposes for life-long obesity and associated diseases; scientists call on doctors to inform patients on the risks and mitigation measures
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January 21, 2016
New study investigates metabolic effects of DEHP exposure in mice in vivo and in vitro; increased weight gain and fat mass, impaired insulin tolerance and changes in serum metabolites observed
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November 10, 2015
Extensive article in The Scientist explains obesogens and why they are of concern
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June 25, 2015
New Parma consensus statement recommends using new term "metabolic disruptors" instead of "obesogens", shows areas of scientific agreement and uncertainty, discusses research needs on chemicals that cause obesity, diabetes and related metabolic disorders
Topics: metabolic disruptor, obesogen
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May 28, 2015
New study by Health Canada questions key assumption of bisphenol A risk assessment, shows obesogenic properties of allegedly “detoxified” food contact substance
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April 30, 2015
Obesogens to be discussed in October 2015 in Sweden
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August 18, 2014
Study linked lead exposure of pregnant mice to obesity in offspring
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