A diversity of chemicals are intentionally added to plastics to enhance their properties and
aid in manufacture. Yet the accumulated chemical composition of these materials is …

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are substances generated by human industrial
activities that are detrimental to human health through their effects on the endocrine system …

Widespread contamination of ecosystems with pesticides threatens non-target organisms.
However, the extent to which life-history traits affect pesticide exposure and resulting risk in …

The recently released Farm to Fork Strategy of the European Union sets, for the first time,
pesticide reduction goals at the EU level: 50% reduction in overall use and risk of chemical …

Increasing prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) is causing a significant health burden
among the European population. Current knowledge supports the notion that endocrine …

Substances of unknown or variable composition, complex reaction products, or biological
materials (UVCBs) are over 70 000 “complex” chemical mixtures produced and used at …

Pesticide drift onto non-agricultural land is a common problem in intensively farmed regions,
and national action plans have been established across Europe to prevent it. Here, we …

Background Semen quality in men continues to decline in Western countries, but the
contours of the issue remain obscure, in relation to contributing chemicals. Objectives To …

Contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) are a concern in aquatic environments due to
possible adverse effects on the environment and humans. This study assessed the …

Background Understanding, characterizing, and quantifying human exposures to
environmental chemicals is critical to protect public health. Exposure assessments are key to …