Endocrine disruptors impair women’s fertility, may lead to PCOS, major review finds

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs)—substances that interfere with the body’s hormone systems—may contribute to a wide range of female reproductive health problems, including reduced fertility, early or delayed puberty, premature menopause, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), according to a new review of more than 250 human and animal studies.

Atrazine, an endocrine-disrupting herbicide banned in Europe, is widely used in the U.S.

Atrazine is the second-most widely used weed killer in the U.S., with more than 70 million pounds applied across the nation each year. It is an endocrine disruptor and also linked to various cancers, premature birth and birth defects. It has been banned for use in the European Union since 2004.

Glyphosate: Cancer, liver disease, endocrine disruption and other health concerns

Glyphosate is the most widely used herbicide worldwide. It is linked to cancer, liver and kidney disease, endocrine disruption, neurotoxicity and many other health concerns. First patented by the Monsanto Company, glyphosate is now manufactured and sold by many companies in hundreds of products. It is best known as the active ingredient in Roundup-branded herbicides, ... Glyphosate: Cancer, liver disease, endocrine disruption and other health concerns

Nanoplastics sneak into brain cells, disrupting puberty and fertility hormones, new study finds

Tiny pieces of plastic, widely found in food, water, and air, can harm the development and function of specialized brain cells that regulate reproduction, new research reports. 

Dicamba: Concerns about cancer and crop damage

Dicamba is a broad-spectrum herbicide that some scientific studies link to cancer and hypothyroidism. In the European Union, dicamba is classified as a category II suspected endocrine disruptor, which means it has the potential to interfere with the body’s hormones and normal functioning.  Dicamba caused widespread crop damage to millions of acres of farmland in ... Dicamba: Concerns about cancer and crop damage

Pacifiers, even those labeled “BPA-free,” expose babies to toxic chemical, study finds

Pacifiers can release bisphenol A, a chemical linked to hormone disruption and developmental problems, with the highest levels found in one marketed as “BPA-free,” a new study shows. 

Hormone-disrupting chemicals contaminate breast milk, global review shows; scientists say breastfeeding is still best

Breast milk from mothers around the world contains a wide range of endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs) – such as bisphenols, perfluorinated chemicals, pesticides, flame retardants, and plasticizers – that can disrupt hormones and potentially harm development, a new study finds. The researchers note that human milk is still the best recommended nutrition for infants.

Atrazine probably causes cancer in humans, WHO cancer agency says

The World Health Organization’s cancer research agency has classified atrazine – the second most widely used herbicide in the United States – as “probably carcinogenic to humans,” adding to growing concerns about toxic exposures in the nation’s farm belt. 

Common preservative may harm female fertility across generations, study finds

Propylparaben, a widely used preservative found in shampoos, lotions, packaged foods, and pharmaceuticals, may harm ovarian function and reduce fertility across generations, according to new research.

Common male cancer linked to hormone-disrupting chemicals, scientists warn

Chemicals found in everyday products—from plastics and pesticides to cosmetics and non-stick cookware — interfere with the body’s hormone systems in ways that may increase the risk and severity of prostate cancer, according to a new report.

Plastics pose ‘urgent threat’ to children’s lifelong health, major review warns

A sweeping new review warns that chemicals in common plastics pose serious and lasting health risks to children, from before birth through adulthood.

Phthalates in everyday products may fuel breast cancer, new study warns

Common chemicals in plastics, personal care products, and food packaging may drive the onset, growth, and spread of breast cancer—the second-leading cause of cancer deaths in women, new research suggests.

Titanium Dioxide, banned in Europe, is one of the most common food additives in the U.S.

Titanium dioxide is the most widely used whitening pigment in the world and has been linked to adverse health effects, particularly genotoxicity and intestinal inflammation.

Tiny titanium dioxide particles in food raise blood sugar, disrupt gut hormones in mice, study finds

The tiniest particles of titanium dioxide—commonly used to make ultra-processed foods look more visually appealing—can raise blood sugar levels and impair how the body processes glucose, among other health harms, according to new research in mice. 

Everyday chemicals linked to cognitive decline in older adults, especially men, new study reports

Older adults exposed to a mix of chemicals found in everyday products—such as food packaging, cosmetics, and printed receipts—may face a higher risk of memory loss and cognitive decline, according to a study published in April in the Journal of Affective Disorders. 

BPA exposure triggers dangerous pregnancy symptoms in mice, new study reports

Recent research indicates that exposure to bisphenol A (BPA), a common product in plastic products, during pregnancy disrupts uterine development in mice—triggering preeclampsia, a serious and life-threatening condition.

Widespread pesticide atrazine ages brain cells, boosts risk of neurodegenerative disease

Exposure to a widely used herbicide called atrazine can make nerve cells age faster and harm the hypothalamus, an essential part of the brain, increasing the risk of neurodegenerative disease, according to a recently released study in mice.

Exposure to particulate air pollution, even at low levels, can reduce children’s cognitive abilities

Increased exposure to outdoor air pollution in early life can make it harder for children to learn and process information, especially in terms of critical thinking and non-verbal tasks, a new study reports.

Even at low levels, early bisphenol A (BPA) exposure is hazardous to later health, study shows

Early exposure to bisphenol A (BPA) may increase your risk of developing conditions such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and obesity later in life, even in small doses, a recent study has found.

Ultra-processed foods can speed up biological aging, new study shows

Ultra-processed foods can accelerate aging and the decline of your body's health, even if you generally eat healthy foods, say Italian researchers in a new report based on the largest population study of its kind in Europe.

Ultra-processed foods and plastics: A marriage made in hell

In marital therapy speak, ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and plastics are like a co-dependent couple. They need each other more and more for their industries to profit, but it’s difficult to have a healthy relationship with anyone else—like humans or the planet.

Prenatal PFAS exposure may be linked to childhood obesity, study shows

Exposure in the womb to "forever chemicals" may be associated with a higher risk of obesity in 10-year-olds, especially females, a new study shows.

Chlorpyrifos: Pesticide tied to brain damage in children

Scientific and medical studiesHistory and politics of chlorpyrifos Problems with industry studies Scientific research shows that chlorpyrifos, a widely used insecticide, is strongly linked to brain damage in children. These and other health concerns led several countries and some U.S. states to ban chlorpyrifos years ago, but the chemical was still allowed for use by ... Chlorpyrifos: Pesticide tied to brain damage in children

Henry I. Miller’s long history of science denial and product defense

Five years after a Monsanto ghostwriting scandal prompted Forbes to delete dozens of his articles, Dr. Miller joins the "full-time writing staff" of the corporate front group American Council on Science and Health.

Internal documents reveal pesticide industry science denial and manipulation: glyphosate case study

“It is not an exaggeration to say that in the product defense model, the investigator starts with an answer, then figures out the best way to support it.” David Michaels, The Triumph of Doubt: Dark Money and the Science of Deception _______ The following is an excerpt from Merchants of Poison: How Monsanto Sold the ... Internal documents reveal pesticide industry science denial and manipulation: glyphosate case study

New research adds evidence that weed killer glyphosate disrupts hormones

New research is adding worrisome evidence to concerns that the widely used weedkilling chemical glyphosate may have the potential to interfere with human hormones. In a paper published in the journal Chemosphere titled Glyphosate and the key characteristics of an endocrine disruptor: A review, a trio of scientists concluded that glyphosate appears to have eight out ... New research adds evidence that weed killer glyphosate disrupts hormones

Glyphosate in chicken poop used as fertilizer is hurting food production, researchers say

Scientists brought more bad news to light regarding the widely used herbicide glyphosate, better known as Roundup, in a new research paper published this month. Researchers from the University of Turku in Finland revealed in a paper published in the journal Science of The Total Environment that manure from poultry used as fertilizer can decrease ... Glyphosate in chicken poop used as fertilizer is hurting food production, researchers say

New weed killer studies raise concern for reproductive health

As Bayer AG seeks to discount concerns that Monsanto’s glyphosate-based herbicides cause cancer, several new studies are raising questions about the chemical’s potential impact on reproductive health. An assortment of animal studies released this summer indicate that glyphosate exposures impact reproductive organs and could threaten fertility, adding fresh evidence that the weed killing agent might ... New weed killer studies raise concern for reproductive health

What’s in Roundup? Internal EPA Documents Show Scramble for Data

By Carey Gillam As agrochemical giant  Monsanto Co.  faces a growing wave of U.S. lawsuits over its top-selling  Roundup herbicide line, among its key defense arguments is that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has long backed the safety of the weed-killing products. And indeed, the EPA has been a stalwart supporter of Monsanto Co.’s ... What’s in Roundup? Internal EPA Documents Show Scramble for Data

Agrichemical Industry Secrets

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 15, “Seedy Business: What Big Food is hiding with its slick PR campaign on GMOs,” by Gary Ruskin, co-director of the public watchdog group US Right to Know. The agrichemical industry’s six major firms, Monsanto, Syngenta, Dow, DuPont, Bayer and BASF, have been involved on so many reprehensible ... Agrichemical Industry Secrets

The agrichemical companies have employed repugnant PR tactics

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 7, “Seedy Business: What Big Food is hiding with its slick PR campaign on GMOs,” by Gary Ruskin, co-director of the public watchdog group US Right to Know. Syngenta investigates and attacks its critics Syngenta is one of the world’s largest agrichemical companies. Among other things, it is ... The agrichemical companies have employed repugnant PR tactics

The agrichemical industry’s key front groups and shills aren’t trustworthy

The following is an excerpt from Chapter 6, “Seedy Business: What Big Food is hiding with its slick PR campaign on GMOs,” by Gary Ruskin, co-director of the public watchdog group US Right to Know. The creation and use of front groups and shills is a standard public relations tactic of the tobacco, fossil fuels, ... The agrichemical industry’s key front groups and shills aren’t trustworthy

‘Ubiquitous’ flame retardants are linked to higher heart disease risks, major review finds

Flame-retardant chemicals widely used in sofas, mattresses, electronics, textiles, and other products are increasingly linked to cardiovascular disease risk and other serious health problems, according to a sweeping scientific review.

Are your baby’s clothes toxic? New study finds harmful chemicals in infant textiles

Infant clothing may expose babies to hundreds of different chemicals used in everything from plastics to pesticides -- including some known to be toxic, a new scientific investigation shows.

Pollution, toxic chemicals, and plastics drive millions of heart-related deaths, major review finds

Cardiovascular disease—the world's leading cause of death—is increasingly driven by polluted air, toxic chemicals, plastics, noise, and extreme temperatures, according to a sweeping new review...

Plastics may disrupt the body’s clock, raise risk of chronic disease, study finds

Chemicals found in common food packaging plastics like cling film and snack pouches may interfere with the body’s natural 24-hour sleep-wake cycle, increasing the risk of sleep disorders, diabetes, immune problems, and even cancer, new research shows. 

PFAS in drinking water linked to increased cancer risk, groundbreaking study finds

Exposure to "forever chemicals" in drinking water is significantly associated with the increased risk of multiple cancers, including some not previously linked to these toxic compounds, a first-of-its-kind study shows.

Glyphosate poses widespread risks to female fertility and reproductive health: new research

Glyphosate, the world's most widely used herbicide, disrupts female hormones and damages the ovaries and uterus in ways that can make it more difficult for women to get pregnant, according to a new review of human and animal research. 

‘Forever chemicals’ (PFAS) may weaken immune function in children, leading to more frequent infections 

Drinking water contaminated by human-made “forever chemicals” appears to impair children's immunity, potentially increasing the risk of common childhood infections, new research shows.

Pollution may promote stress, leading to obesity, study says

Chemicals from plastics to pesticides may worsen the body’s stress response in ways that cause excessive weight gain, according to what researchers say is the first systematic review to investigate the link between pollution, stress, and obesity.

Prenatal exposure to chemicals in food packaging, plastics may increase young children’s body fat, raise obesity risk 

Phenol and phthalate exposure during pregnancy may be linked to higher fat mass in children as young as three years old, which can lead to obesity later in life, a new study shows.

Governments must act to protect women, girls from toxic chemicals, UN expert warns

Exposure to dangerous chemicals disproportionately impacts the health of women and girls worldwide, creating a human rights crisis that demands government intervention, says a United Nations report.