Lack of data from the chemical industry in the EU often prevents the assessment of whether substances, for example, used in consumer products, are endocrine disrupting. As a result, the researchers ...

Researchers examine how the use of animal testing to identify endocrine-disrupting substances in the EU can be reduced. Although it is, in principle, possible to identify such substances without using ...

After decades with little progress, the US Environmental Protection Agency plans to revamp an effort to evaluate pesticides for potential effects on estrogen, androgen, and thyroid hormones. The move ...

Chemicals are all around us. And some of the most concerning belong to a class known as endocrine disruptors, a group of chemicals so ubiquitous—found in everyday objects like nonstick pans, canned ...

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently awarded Battelle one of three blanket purchase agreements to compete for research tasks to evaluate chemicals that may harm the endocrine system in ...

Taking the long view of human history, one of the most salient features of the time period in which we now live is the widespread exposure of both man and beast to a raft of previously unknown ...

Many BYU students strive to take care of their health, but their efforts may be thwarted by an item as unassuming as a kitchen skillet. Utahn Cara Clark had two young children when her doctor gave her ...

As a result, the researchers recommend updating the information requirements in the EU legislation, REACH. They also propose various approaches for evaluating chemical substances to ensure that all ...