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January 22, 2024
Two studies analyzed ultra-processed foods for phthalates and microplastics; report that consumption of ultra-processed foods and fast food during pregnancy increases exposure to phthalates; link lower socioeconomic status to increased ultra-processed food consumption and phthalate exposure; find highly-processed protein products in the US to contain significantly more microplastics than minimally-processed products; hypothesize plastic processing equipment to be one main source
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August 22, 2013
Public consultation on endocrine disruptors report launched by French ministries for environment and health
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September 2, 2015
New study finds little evidence of associations between BPA exposure during pregnancy and premature birth
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February 11, 2013
Study connects prenatal low dose exposure to BPA with abnormal breast growth in mice
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March 26, 2015
Prenatal exposure to diethylhexyl phthalate increased male-to-female sex ratio, altered ovarian morphology and caused some breeding abnormalities
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March 1, 2024
Two studies use Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program in the US to investigate chemical exposures and birth outcomes; several phthalates associated with decreased gestational age, increased risk of preterm birth; ~56,595 preventable preterm births and $3.84 billion healthcare costs in US annually
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June 22, 2018
University of Exeter and Ellen MacArthur Foundation host 2-day symposium on circular economy research and practice, discuss future challenges and innovation
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March 4, 2016
Dutch institute for public health (RIVM) releases second part of its BPA report; advises reconsidering the exposure limit values at EU level and rapidly implementing further exposure reduction measures
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January 11, 2013
First study to link maternal BPA exposure to neonatal thyroid function in male newborns but mechanisms remain unclear
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March 10, 2015
Research on mixture toxicity of phthalates and polybrominated diphenyl ethers presented at Endocrine’s Society annual meeting
