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How does prenatal exposure to phthalates, organophosphate esters, and organophosphorus pesticides influence children’s language ability?

Researchers examined the effects of prenatal exposure to chemicals on early child language ability.

22 Feb 2023

Phthalates may contribute to diabetes risk in women

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) in plastics may contribute to diabetes risk in women, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

8 Feb 2023

COVID-19 is changing behaviors related to how people are exposed to household chemicals

COVID-19 is changing household behaviors related to how we are exposed to various household chemicals linked to poor health outcomes.

18 Jan 2023

Marine plankton samples can help study the connections between ocean pollution and rates of chronic illnesses

Using samples from an almost century-old, ongoing survey of marine plankton, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine suggest that rising levels of manmade chemicals found in parts of the world's oceans might be used to monitor the impact of human activity on ecosystem health, and may one day be used to study the connections between ocean pollution and land-based rates of childhood and adult chronic illnesses.

6 Jan 2023

Simple Corsi-Rosenthal boxes can help reduce exposure to indoor air pollutants

A team of researchers from Brown University's School of Public Health, Brown's School of Engineering and Silent Spring Institute found that simple air filtration devices called Corsi-Rosenthal boxes are effective at reducing indoor air pollutants.

23 Dec 2022

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

Do phthalates in face masks pose health hazards with increased usage during the COVID-19 pandemic?

In a new study, researchers investigated the presence of phthalic acid esters (PAEs) or phthalates in commercially available face masks to assess the health risks associated with the increased use of face masks during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.

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

Prenatal phthalate exposure associated with reduced lung function during childhood

A study led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), a center supported by the "la Caixa" Foundation, has found that exposure to phthalates in the womb is associated with reduced lung function during childhood.

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

How ultraprocessed foods affect gut microbiome and health

Researchers describe the association between the consumption of ultraprocessed foods and chronic medical conditions.

10 Aug 2022

Mice study reveals hepatic consequences of exposure to endocrine disrupting chemical mixtures

We are increasingly being exposed to endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) that interfere with the normal functioning of our hormones. Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, which are widely used in consumer products including plastics, aluminum cans, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics, are well-known EDCs.

4 Aug 2022

Women exposed to phthalates during pregnancy have increased risk of preterm birth

A Rutgers researcher was part of a National Institutes of Health study that found pregnant women who were exposed to chemical compounds known as phthalates during pregnancy had an increased risk of preterm birth.

22 Jul 2022

Hurricane Harvey exacerbated Houston residents' exposure to hazardous chemicals

Researchers at Oregon State University used silicone wristbands to measure Houston residents' increased exposure to hazardous chemicals in the wake of Hurricane Harvey in 2017.

18 Jul 2022

Exposure to multiple phthalates during pregnancy increases risk of preterm birth

Pregnant women who were exposed to multiple phthalates during pregnancy had an increased risk of preterm birth, according to new research by the National Institutes of Health.

11 Jul 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

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals may be linked with lower bone mineral density in male teens

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and phthalates (two types of endocrine-disrupting chemicals) may be associated with lower bone mineral density in male teens, according to a new study published in the Endocrine Society's Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism.

4 May 2022

Aromatic amines in pets' stool could be a sign of health issues for humans

Dogs and cats may be exposed in their homes to a potentially toxic group of chemicals, with their discovery in the pets' stool being a sign of health issues for humans living with them, a new study shows.

31 Mar 2022

Study links phthalates to higher incidence of specific childhood cancers

In a first-of-its-kind study, research from the University of Vermont Cancer Center has linked phthalates, commonly called the "everywhere chemical," to higher incidence of specific childhood cancers.

16 Mar 2022

Prenatal phthalate exposure may impact infants' growth and health

Phthalates are endocrine disrupting chemicals that are used in plastics and as food additives. A recent study in Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry examined whether prenatal exposure to phthalates in maternal and cord blood affects birth outcomes in infants.

24 Feb 2022