A conference abstract presented at the 59th Annual European Society for Paediatric Endocrinology Meeting looks at exposure to obesity-promoting chemicals … read more
A study, published in JAMA Network Open*, has looked at links between Bisphenol A (BPA) levels in humans and long-term risk … read more
Research, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, reports that a higher consumption of ultraprocessed food may be linked to a higher … read more
A presentation, given at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) International Congress, reports on links between the exposure of pregnant women … read more
Research, published in the Journal of The Endocrine Society, reports that exposure to common chemicals in plastic is linked to childhood obesity. … read more
Research published in Science that shows the use of a plastic additive (Bisphenol A) is linked to potential reproductive problems in mice. read more
Publishing in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) scientists investigate whether gestational exposure to BPA increases susceptibility of adult male mice to experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis (EAE). read more
A new study in Nature Communications reports that fluorene-9-bisphenol – a Bisphenol A substitute – has anti-oestrogenic effects in mice. read more
A new study in Nature Communications reports that fluorene-9-bisphenol – a Bisphenol A substitute – has anti-oestrogenic effects in mice. read more
Publishing in Environmental Science & Technology, researchers reported finding traces of certain chemicals, including BPA, in teethers. read more
A study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives has examined exposure to bisphenol-A in the womb and early childhood and report an association with increased weight at age 7. read more
A study published in the journal PLOS ONE has investigated the levels of exposure to bisphenol-A through the handling of till receipts, eating, and use of hand sanitiser. read more
A study published in the journal PLOS ONE has investigated the levels of exposure to bisphenol-A through the handling of till receipts, eating, and use of hand sanitiser. read more
Researchers have published a paper in Jama Pediatrics suggesting a link between exposure to bisphenol-A and asthma symptoms in children. read more
Researchers have published a paper in Jama Pediatrics suggesting a link between exposure to bisphenol-A and asthma symptoms in children. read more
A study in JAMA found participants who handled till receipts printed on thermal paper continuously for 2 hours without gloves had increased levels of bisphenol A (BPA) in their urine compared to participants who wore gloves. read more
Research published in Lancet Neurology called for an overhaul of industrial chemical regulations due to a suggested link between such chemicals and neurodevelopmental disorders. read more
This is a guest post by Tom Sheldon, Senior Press Officer at the SMC. As a society we look … read more
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists published a report recommending pregnant women should avoid various common food and household products, citing a lack of information about the effect of common chemicals on unborn children. read more
Repeated exposure to low doses of bisphenol A (BPA) were found to cause sex-specific changes in DNA methylation and gene expression in the brain, as well as anxiety-like behaviours on the offspring of female mice, a study in PNAS found. read more
