New study investigates metabolic effects of DEHP exposure in mice in vivo and in vitro; increased weight gain and fat mass, impaired insulin tolerance and changes in serum metabolites observed
Focus on obesogens
Extensive article in The Scientist explains obesogens and why they are of concern
Scientific consensus on metabolic disruptors
New Parma consensus statement recommends using new term “metabolic disruptors” instead of “obesogens”, shows areas of scientific agreement and uncertainty, discusses research needs on chemicals that cause obesity, diabetes and related metabolic disorders
Conjugated BPA is biologically active
New study by Health Canada questions key assumption of bisphenol A risk assessment, shows obesogenic properties of allegedly “detoxified” food contact substance
Workshop on obesity and environmental contaminants
Obesogens to be discussed in October 2015 in Sweden
Lead linked to weight gain in mice
Study linked lead exposure of pregnant mice to obesity in offspring
Webinar on Green Chemistry
Webinar with obesogen expert Bruce Blumberg, suggests current risk assessment is not up to the challenge of obesogens
Plastic chemicals affect children’s health
Two new scientific studies making headlines, one linking BPA to childhood obesity, the other links the phthalate DEHP to insulin resistance
ACC: No causal link between BPA exposure and obesity
ACC responds to new BPA study linking the chemical to obesity in puberty-aged girls
BPA linked to obesity in puberty-aged girls
New study finds Chinese girls aged 9 to 12 with above-average BPA levels to be at higher risk of obesity