Article in New York Times outlines the issue of exposure to toxic chemicals from common products and the consequences for human health
November 9, 2015
2nd Scientific Statement on EDCs released
Endocrine Society summarizes EDC research of the past six years and links EDC exposure to various health problems
October 14, 2015
Toxic chemicals and reproductive health
International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics releases statement on effects of toxic environmental chemicals on reproductive health and calls for action to prevent further harm
September 29, 2015
Endocrine Society: 2nd Scientific Statement on EDCs
Endocrine Society releases executive summary of second Scientific Statement on EDCs; mounting evidence on associations between exposure to EDCs and various health problems such as diabetes and obesity
September 9, 2015
‘Cocktails’ of endocrine disruptors
New study finds molecular mechanism likely to contribute to toxic ‘cocktail effect’ of EDC mixtures
September 7, 2015
Symposium on low-dose chemical mixtures and cancer
Halifax Project symposium aims to develop hypothesis for contribution of low-dose chemical mixtures to development of cancer
August 4, 2015
Symposium: Chemical mixtures and cancer
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences hosts symposium and webcast on the Halifax Project investigating the link between low-dose chemical mixtures and cancer
May 26, 2015
EFSA’s work on endocrine disrupters is ongoing
EFSA gives update on their work on endocrine active substances and non-monotonic dose response; following up their Scientific Opinion of 2013
November 3, 2014
Risk assessment uses insensitive toxicity testing
New study addresses de facto exclusion of academia’s toxicity testing in risk assessment, aims to start dialogue on key determinants of accurate toxicity testing
November 3, 2014
Hormonal activity in bottled mineral water
Spanish researchers detect endocrine activity in samples from plastic and glass water bottles
