New study suggests that 70-90% of cancer risk is due to environmental exposures and lifestyle choices
December 15, 2015
EDC resolution: Final text available
Meeting report of 4th International Conference on Chemicals Management now available online; final text of resolution on endocrine disrupting chemicals included
December 1, 2015
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
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 30, 2015
Popcorn without fluorinated chemicals
Retailer Coop Denmark introduces microwave oven popcorn containing no fluorinated substances in the food packaging, aims to phase out further chemicals of concern by 2017
October 19, 2015
Resolution on EDCs
4th International Conference on Chemicals Management held from September 28 to October 2, 2015 in Geneva, Switzerland; majority agreement on EDC resolution
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 14, 2015
Prevalence and trends of diabetes in the U.S.
New study finds that about 50% of U.S. Americans had diabetes or pre-diabetes in 2011-2012; diabetes prevalence stabilizing since 2008
