Scientists observe positive association between total urinary phthalates and cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and chronic low-grade inflammation in men
July 7, 2017
Phthalates’ impact on human health
Scientists compile comprehensive review on phthalates, focus on human health effects observed in epidemiological and clinical studies
June 14, 2017
Better protection of children from toxics needed
Opinion article in New York Times outlines children’s prenatal exposure to various toxic chemicals, discusses impact on fetal brain development and health consequences
March 17, 2017
Reference guide on health effects of chemicals
Integrative Environmental Medicine book provides comprehensive overview of chemical effects on health, outlines resources and tools helping to reduce exposure and risks
January 5, 2017
Occupational exposure to BPA
Scientists measure urinary BPA in workers from industries that use or manufacture BPA; find on average 70 times higher levels compared to general public
November 22, 2016
Population-level effects of toxic chemicals
Article by Silent Spring Institute discusses exposure to toxic chemicals and outlines how small influences on the health of individuals can translate into significant negative impacts on public health as a whole
October 18, 2016
EDCs’ burden of disease
Scientific study estimates the costs of EDC-caused disease and disability at >2% of U.S. gross domestic product; calls for improvements in EDC screening and proactive prevention; American Chemical Council criticizes study sharply
September 23, 2016
Vitamin D levels affected by BPA and phthalates
Scientists find exposure to bisphenol A and phthalates associated with decrease in vitamin D levels; women affected more than men; implications for public health may concern bone and muscle health, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer
August 19, 2016
Reverse causation bias in PFOA studies
Scientists suggest increased perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) blood levels are consequence of early menopause and kidney disease, not cause
August 17, 2016
Health effects: How to identify causation?
Royal Society of Medicine hosts anniversary workshop on milestone work for environmental epidemiology by researcher Bradford Hill; commemorates his 1965 lecture ‘Environment and disease: Association or causation?’
