Children who are often hospitalized in intensive care units are more likely to have attention deficit disorders later, and new research finds a possible culprit: a high level of plastic-softening chemicals called phthalates circulating in the blood. The researchers, presented their study results Friday at The Endocrine Society’s 98th annual meeting in Boston, suggest these chemicals,...
The Campbell Soup Co. will stop using the endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC) Bisphenol A (BPA) in its canned products by the middle of next year, according to the Associated Press. Despite using BPA for over 40 years, Campbell maintains that it is still one of the safest packaging options and is making this change to reassure...
According to a new study published in The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism, female reproductive issues linked to phthalates and DDE could cost the European Union at least 1.41 billion euros a year, the U.S. equivalent of about $1.58. “There are substantial human and toxicological studies (in mice and other lab animals) that suggest that...
Media Education: Getting the Correct Endocrine Information to the Public
When reading the health news of the day, have you ever found yourself just shaking your head? How could they have gotten it so wrong? Unfortunately, some well-intentioned reporters once in a while put out articles that are inaccurate or incomplete, and this can certainly be confusing to the public. If these writers had the...
The Endocrine Society increasingly is called to contribute to policy discussions in the U.S. and globally concerning regulation of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs). The Society’s goal in reaching out to regulators, policymakers, and other stakeholders is to ensure that regulatory decisions involving EDCs incorporate relevant endocrine principles and are informed by modern endocrine science. In...
New Study: Fracking Chemicals Tied to Reduced Sperm Count in Mice
Study examines endocrine-disrupting effects of known fracking chemicals Prenatal exposure to a mixture of chemicals used in the oil and natural gas drilling technique known as hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, at levels found in the environment lowered sperm counts in male mice when they reached adulthood, according to a new study published in Endocrinology. The...
As more and more data stack up arguing the dangers of endocrine-disrupting chemicals on human health, three new studies emphasize the damage they can do during pregnancy. As endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) gain notoriety for the havoc they wreak on human body systems, three new studies shed light on what adverse effects EDCs can have during... Today members and staff of the Endocrine Society are attending the 4th International Conference on Chemical Management (ICCM4) in Geneva, Switzerland, where 800 attendees from around the world representing governments, NGOs, and industry to discuss chemical management policy. An emerging policy issue that has been identified is environmentally persistent pharmaceutical pollutants (EPPPs), which can include...
Endocrine Disruptors: Research And Articles
Endocrine disrupting chemicals are a serious risk to the modern individual. Found in everything from food to household decor, these chemicals cause serious problems with hormone production and hormone balance, and as such cause health problems when consumed in large quantities.
Doctors and patients alike need to understand the latest research and resources surrounding endocrine disruptors so they can properly decide treatment and prevention methods to protect endocrine health. Endocrine News has compiled the most resent reports, research and articles on this topic on this page for your convenience.
Articles on Endocrine Disruptors
On this page, you will find a number of articles on endocrine disruptors from trustworthy sources in the endocrinology field. As a doctor, you can use these articles to provide important information to your patients to help them better protect their hormone health. You can also access these articles to update your understanding and knowledge of endocrine disrupting chemicals as you seek to provide your patients with the best possible care and advice.
In addition to helping doctors, these articles help patients. Patients can access these articles to study endocrine disruptors for themselves; learn more about health concerns, like reproductive disorders and obesity, which are linked to these chemicals; and learn about how to avoid the chemicals in day-to-day life.
Recent Research into Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
In addition to informational articles, this page has a collection of research and studies into endocrine disruptors, their effects and steps one can take to avoid them. These research studies are pioneering knowledge and a better understanding of the full impact of these dangerous chemicals.
Expert Opinions on Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
Finally, the Endocrine Disruptors page on Endocrine News features expert opinions from leading doctors and endocrinology research groups on the subject of endocrine disruptors. By visiting this page regularly, doctors can remain well informed about new opinions on this important topic.
