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BPA exposure influences gut microbial diversity and childhood obesity risk

A synthetic chemical called Bisphenol A, or BPA, is widely used in the production of durable plastic products including eyewear, water bottles and epoxy resins.

1 Mar 2024

FDA’s plan to ban hair relaxer chemical called too little, too late

In April, a dozen years after a federal agency classified formaldehyde a human carcinogen, the Food and Drug Administration is tentatively scheduled to unveil a proposal to consider banning the chemical in hair-straightening products.

8 Feb 2024

Study reveals potential health risks of chemicals in menstrual products

The average menstruator will use over 11,000 tampons or sanitary pads in their lifetime. Vaginal and vulvar tissue that touch pads and tampons is highly permeable.

15 Dec 2023

Prenatal exposure to EDCs linked to accelerated BMI gain in children

A new study led by researchers from the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the "la Caixa Foundation" has shed light on the influence that Endocrine-Disrupting Chemicals (EDCs) can have on children's growth during their early years.

18 Oct 2023

Everyday chemicals linked to increased cancer risk, especially in women

This study identifies links between exposure to chemicals like PFAS, parabens, and phenols and increased cancer risk, particularly among women and across racial groups. The findings spotlight the role of environmental toxins in hormone-related cancers, suggesting new avenues for cancer prevention and mitigation strategies.

24 Sep 2023

What's really in your mouthwash? Turkish study spills the minty truth

Researchers review the ingredients and potential health impacts of commercially available mouthwashes in Turkey, revealing a mix of beneficial and potentially harmful components. The study highlights the need for further research on the health effects of mouthwash ingredients, especially given the high incidence of dental disorders in Turkey.

17 Sep 2023

Unique resource for identifying new biomarkers of environmental exposures in early life

Researchers now have a unique resource for identifying new biomarkers of environmental exposures in early life and understanding their health effects.

22 Nov 2022

Women using chemical hair straightening products at higher risk for uterine cancer

Women who used chemical hair straightening products were at higher risk for uterine cancer compared to women who did not report using these products, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health.

17 Oct 2022

Study investigates associations between potential endocrine-disrupting chemicals and female fertility

About one in six women of reproductive age face difficulties in conceiving or carrying a pregnancy to term. Although there has been a global increase in the use of assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs), the success rate of live birth has remained almost the same.

3 Oct 2022

Associations between potential endocrine-disrupting chemicals and female fertility in women attending fertility clinics

Researchers explored the correlation between female fertility and chemical mixtures.

30 Sep 2022

Biological effects of nanoplastics in paints

A recent study analyzed paint composition and its biological properties, as paints release polymers and particles into the environment.

24 Aug 2022

Exposure to parabens may be the reason for higher breast cancer risk in Black women

Chemicals called parabens, which are found in widely used hair and personal care products, cause harmful effects in breast cancer cells from Black women, according to a new study being presented Sunday at ENDO 2022, the Endocrine Society's annual meeting in Atlanta, Ga.

13 Jun 2022

Study: Pregnant women’s exposure to chemicals increased considerably in the last decade

Pregnant women’s exposures to chemicals increased considerably in the last decade, according to a recently published study.

1 Jun 2022

Study finds rising chemical exposure among diverse group of pregnant women

A national study that enrolled a highly diverse group of pregnant women over 12 years found rising exposure to chemicals from plastics and pesticides that may be harmful to development.

10 May 2022

Chemicals from certain personal care products may impact maternal hormone levels during pregnancy

Use of certain personal care products during pregnancy may impact maternal hormone levels, according to a new Rutgers study.

11 Dec 2021

Survey shows racial and ethnic differences in use of personal care products

A large survey of women in California shows significant racial and ethnic differences in the types of personal care products women use on a daily basis.

19 May 2021

Systematic review: Exposure to endocrine-disruptors could elevate breast cancer risk

Exposure to certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals could elevate the risk of breast cancer, according to a new comprehensive systematic review of epidemiological research.

20 Apr 2021

Chemical substances in some cosmetic and beauty products could increase risk of endometriosis

Researchers from the University of Granada and the "San Cecilio de Granada" Teaching Hospital confirm that endocrine disruptors—chemical substances that may mimic or block the action of hormones—are present in some cosmetic products

6 Apr 2021

Propylparaben exposure during pregnancy may lessen protection against breast cancer

Low doses of propylparaben - a chemical preservative found in food, drugs and cosmetics - can alter pregnancy-related changes in the breast in ways that may lessen the protection against breast cancer that pregnancy hormones normally convey, according to University of Massachusetts Amherst research.

16 Mar 2021

California law banning toxic chemicals in cosmetics will transform industry

A toxic chemical ban signed into law in California will change the composition of cosmetics, shampoos, hair straighteners and other personal care products used by consumers across the country, industry officials and activists say.

23 Nov 2020