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Fluoride, Neurodevelopment, and Cognition: A National Toxicology Program Monograph
December 3, 2024 — People are exposed to fluoride through a variety of sources, including drinking water and dental care products. A recent Monograph by the National Toxicology Program (NTP) systematically examined existing literature to . . .
Behind the Scenes at EPA: What’s gone wrong & what does it mean for our work ahead?
December 9, 2024 — The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plays a critical role in safeguarding publichealth and the environment by regulating pollutants, enforcing environmental laws, andoverseeing various programs related to air . . .
What’s New
Groundbreaking Study on Chemical Mixtures & Breast Cancer Risk
Nov 19, 2024 — This is an excerpt of a longer post on the Zero Breast Cancer site describing an upcoming UCSF study on chemical mixtures.
Chemicals linked to breast cancer risk come from many sources: our personal care products, cleaning supplies, food packaging, pesticides, the air we breathe, the water we drink, and more. . . .
Understanding the impacts of BPA substitutes on male fertility
Nov 18, 2024 — Bisphenol S (BPS) was once promoted as a safer substitute for bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical widely criticized for its potential health risks. As concerns over BPA grew, manufacturers started replacing it with chemicals such as BPS in food packaging and receipts. . . .
Recent resources on harms of plastic chemicals
Nov 12, 2024 — As we approach the final negotiating session of the Global Plastics Treaty in late November, we're offering a summary of the content we've shared over the past 18 months highlighting health harms of plastics and plastic chemicals. . . .
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