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
Opinions: Toxic chemicals in everyday products
Article in New York Times outlines the issue of exposure to toxic chemicals from common products and the consequences for human health
2nd Scientific Statement on EDCs released
Endocrine Society summarizes EDC research of the past six years and links EDC exposure to various health problems
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
Effects of phthalate and nonylphenol exposure on development of adolescents
New study associates phthalate exposure with abdominal obesity, as well as delayed onset of puberty in boys
Diabetes and obesity increasing globally
New York Times reports on new study showing significant increase in global diabetes and obesity rates
Chemicals, diabetes and obesity
NGO publishes list of studies linking environmental chemicals to diabetes and obesity
Obesity and diabetes risks programmed in the womb
New study finds fetal brain response to sugar associated with mother’s insulin sensitivity
Startling increase of worldwide obesity rates
New study reviews literature to investigate temporal changes of obesity prevalence, Medical News Today reports