Endocrine Disrupting Chemical

Children exposed to higher levels of certain endocrine-disrupting chemicals in utero were more likely to develop metabolic syndrome than those who were not, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.

Children exposed in utero to higher levels of some types of endocrine-disrupting chemicals have a higher risk for developing metabolic syndrome, according to findings published in JAMA Network Open.

Researchers found that young adults who eat more pork and processed meats and drink more tea are exposed to higher levels of endocrine-disrupting chemicals.

A class of endocrine-disrupting chemical called per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) is no longer being used in food packaging in the U.S., according to an announcement from the FDA.

Young adults who eat more servings of processed meat and pork and drink more tea are exposed to higher levels of endocrine-disrupting chemicals, according to study results published in Environmental International.

Exposure to phthalates may have contributed to 56,595 preterm births, resulting in an additional $3.84 billion in health care costs in the U.S. during 2018, according to study data.

Exposure to phthalates may have contributed to 56,595 preterm births, resulting in an additional $3.84 billion in health care costs in the U.S. during 2018, according to study data.

Exposure to higher levels of endocrine-disrupting chemicals may hinder bone development for children, adolescents and young adults, according to study findings published in Environmental Research.

Adults using semaglutide for type 2 diabetes or obesity treatment are at a lower risk for suicidal ideation than adults using non-GLP-1 receptor agonists, according to recent findings.

Exposure to plastics containing endocrine-disrupting chemicals added an estimated $249 billion to health care costs in the U.S. in 2018, according to study data.