News tagged with endocrine disrupting chemicals
UN urges deeper probe into hormone-disrupting chemicals
Scientists suspect chemicals which disrupt the hormone system are linked to early breast development, poor semen quality, low birthweight in babies and other problems, but more research is needed, UN agencies ...
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Feb 19, 2013 |
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Chemical exposure at work is putting Scottish plastic workers at risk of breast cancer
A new study published in the journal New Solutions presents strong evidence that women employed in the plastics industry are exposed to workplace chemicals that can increase their risk of breast cancer and reproductive abnorm ...
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Dec 07, 2012 |
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Experts say protocols for identifying endocrine-disrupting chemicals inadequate
In a Statement of Principles unveiled today, The Endocrine Society proposes a streamlined definition for endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) and offers recommendations that will strengthen the ability of current screening ...
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Jun 26, 2012 |
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