Column in The New York Times discusses decreasing sperm quality and fertility in men, explains links to exposure to endocrine disrupting chemicals
“Should I worry about plastics?”
BBC2 report investigates chemical exposure from plastic food packaging and consults with leading toxicologists; likely no concern for average adults; reducing plastic use recommended
Sulfated BPA a major metabolite in fetal blood
Scientists measure BPA metabolites and BPA alternatives in paired maternal and fetal cord blood; find low but significant levels of BPS; fetus’ level of total BPA metabolites higher than mother’s; BPA-sulfate higher than BPA-glucuronide
Environmental chemicals and child health
Scientists review epidemiological evidence on associations between environmental pollutants and child health; find ‘moderate’ evidence for perfluorooctanoate and reduced fetal growth; literature on bisphenol A and phthalates ‘inconsistent’
Low dose BPA effects
Animal study at National Food Institute, Technical University of Denmark finds low doses of BPA affect body weight and behavior in female rats, as well as mammary gland growth and sperm count in male rats
Opinion: Public health revolution needed
New York Times article discusses exposure to toxic chemicals and long term health effects; calls for public health revolution to prevent further spread of preventable chronic diseases
Environmental toxins and preterm birth
Video informs about cumulative effect of exposure to environmental toxins on preterm birth
BPA and BPS impact embryonic development
New study demonstrates disruptive effects of BPA and BPS on embryonic development and reproductive system in zebrafish
EDCs and infertility in industrialized countries
Review paper identifies environmental factors such as exposure to EDCs as significant contributor to increase in male reproductive disorders and decreasing fertility