U.S. researchers discuss contribution of exposure to endocrine disruptors to metabolic disorders such as obesity and diabetes
News Article
August 15, 2018
Events Webinar
Non-monotonicity of BPA
Webinar features presentation from researchers at Tufts University discussing published study observing non-monotonic dose-responses in mammary gland development of rats from exposure to bisphenol A (BPA)
News Article
August 18, 2017
Melamine’s effects beyond kidney
Scoping review identifies potential health effects of melamine other than renal damage, including impacts on neurological functions, behavior, reproduction, and growth
News Article
November 10, 2015
Focus on obesogens
Extensive article in The Scientist explains obesogens and why they are of concern
News Article
July 21, 2020
The Globe and Mail article on human microplastics exposure
Author Rick Smith describes experiment carried out on himself with University of Rochester to identify uptake of microplastics in his diet; article discusses unknowns and concerns held by scientific experts, criticizes increased plastic use during COVID-19 pandemic
News Article
September 20, 2021
The Daily Show features chemical migration
In segment Count on It Dulcé Sloan interviews experts on ‘the sperm recession;’ reports semen volume, sperm count has declined in last 50 years while erectile dysfunction, testicular cancer has increased; discusses chemical pollution from plastics, personal care products as potential causes
News Article
April 3, 2013
Maternal BPA associated with lower birth weight, contradictory results?
Environmental Health Perspectives’ journalist Kellyn Betts comments on recent findings inversely associating prenatal BPA exposure and body weight
News Article
October 3, 2013
Transgenerational effects and EDCs
Environmental Health Perspectives reports on transgenerational effects of EDCs, new NIEHS research to investigate mechanisms and number of chemicals involved
News Article
April 22, 2016
BPA absorption in the mouth
Scientists compare internal levels and metabolism of BPA after gavage or diet administration; demonstrate significant buccal absorption of BPA from solid foods
News Article
June 8, 2020
ECHA report on alternatives to animal testing
Fourth report from the European Chemicals Agency (ECHA) finds little change since 2017, number of alternative testing adaptations continuing to increase; read-across most commonly applied followed by data-waiving and weight of evidence approaches
