Since reports published in 2015 and 2016 identified 15 probable exposure–outcome
associations, there has been an increase in studies in humans of exposure to endocrine …

It is predicted that Japan and European Union will soon experience appreciable decreases
in their populations due to persistently low total fertility rates (TFR) below replacement level …

STUDY QUESTION Is first trimester phthalate exposure associated with anogenital distance
(AGD), a biomarker of prenatal androgen exposure, in newborns? SUMMARY ANSWER …

While definitions vary, endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) have two fundamental
features: their disruption of hormone function and their contribution to disease and disability …

Abstract The EFSA Panel on Food Contact Materials, Enzymes and Processing Aids (CEP
Panel) was asked by the European Commission to update its 2005 risk assessments of di …

Endocrine disrupting chemicals (EDCs), including the mass-produced component of
plastics, bisphenol A (BPA) are widely prevalent in aquatic and terrestrial habitats. Many …

Male reproductive development is intricately dependent on fetal androgen action.
Consequently, disrupted androgen action during fetal life can interfere with the development …

Background: Phthalates are used as plasticizers in soft polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and in a
large number of consumer products. Because of reported health risks, diisononyl phthalate …

Increasing evidence has highlighted the critical role of early life environment in shaping the
future health outcomes of an individual. Moreover, recent studies have revealed that early …

Abnormal foetal testis development has been proposed to underlie common disorders of the
male reproductive system such as cryptorchidism, hypospadias, reduced semen quality and …