New scientific study finds association between exposure to DEHP and risk factor for cardiovascular disease in children
26 FCM substances monitored under NHANES biomonitoring project
New FPF list shows NHANES substances that are legally used in food contact materials in Europe and the US
New biomonitoring data from the US available
Updated tables of 4th NHANES report include phthalate metabolites
New study finds US baby boomers unhealthier than previous generation
Baby boomer generation found to suffer more from chronic disease, and have lower self-rated health despite improved health care and longer life expectancy
Study linking BPA to systemic complications causes heated debate
Study links BPA metabolite to biomarker of systemic stress and infers an association with chronic diseases
Phthalates found to trigger early menopause
Study associates phthalates with 2 year earlier onset of menopause
CDC release updated human exposure data
CDC release updated human exposure data from NHANES on food contact substances
Gain weight because of endocrine disruption?
A study by scientists from the New York University’s School of Medicine published in September 2012 found elevated levels of a common food contact substance, bisphenol A (BPA), to be associated with a higher risk for being overweight in children and adolescents. The study used nationally representative data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) study collected in 6 to 19 year old US inhabitants. The study’s design does not permit conclusions regarding causation, however biological plausible explanations of how BPA may cause overweight or obesity do exist, making the study relevant and highlighting the need for further research.