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Information by D. Lindsey Berkson explaining what hormone disruptors are and their possible effects in the human body; steps to reduce exposure and protect families.
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Hormone Deception by D. Lindsey Berkson Berkson is essential reading for everyone who wants to reduce their exposure to the unsuspected new breed of toxins in everyday life hormone disruptors. These hormone mimics can have insidious side effects and unbalance our natural hormones. If you are...Describes the coordination of U.S. federal government efforts to examine the hypothesis that there are chemicals present in the environment of humans and wildlife that, by virtue of their ability to interact with endocrine systems, are causing a variety of adverse health effects.
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EPA Endocrine Endocrine Disruptors Research Initiative Site being revised check back for updates Endocrine Disruptors Research Initiative Evidence suggests that environmental exposure to some anthropogenic chemicals may result in disruption of endocrine systems in human and wildlife populations. A number of the classes of chemicals suspected...Papers and speeches on how hormone disruptors interfere with bio-chemical processes, and a suspected list of hormone disruptors.
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WWF Endocrine Disruptor Information Evolutionary differences between natural and synthetic estrogens are discussed in a fascinating November 16, 1997 post to the Sanet discussion group by Dr. Ann Clark, University of Guelph. Dr. Clark reflects upon information in Our Stolen Future and offers examples...1999 National Academy of Sciences report (1) examines the science behind the ominous prospect of "estrogen mimics" threatening health and well-being and (2) identifies research needs. Purchase book or read it online.
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Nat'l Academies Press: Hormonally Active Agents in the Environment Fs now available for sale HOME ABOUT NAP CONTACT NAP HELP NEW RELEASES ORDERING INFO Items in cart [0] TRY OUR SPECIAL DISCOVERY ENGINE: Questions? Call 888-624-8373 Read it Online FREE! SEARCH THIS BOOK Hormonally Active Agents in the Environment...Canadian Environmental Corps offers PDF file on this subject.
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Environment Canada's National Strategy for Addressing Endocrine Disrupting Substances in the Environment Endocrine disrupting substances in the environment have become a concern over the past few years. Studies in Canada and other countries have shown that these substances can interact with the endocrine systems of many species and adversely affect growth, reproduction...Information and internet links related to the reproductive effects of dioxins and other environmental toxins.
http://womenshealth.about.com/library/weekly/aa061599.htm
An introduction to the effects of hormone disrupting chemicals on man and the environment, and the response of governments and industry to this problem. Written for anyone interested in the subject. Includes internet links and other references.
http://website.lineone.net/~mwarhurst
Analyses of material flows of chemicals in the environment, including endocrine-disrupting industrial chemicals.
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Welcome to Öko-Recherche ...Newsletter and comprehensive set of endocrine disrupter links.
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Endocrine Estrogen Letter Newsletter coverage, information Letter is the most comprehensive source of unbiased, accurate information about the scientific, regulatory and political issues associated with suspected endocrine disrupters. Its staff is in touch with leading scientists and government officials in the US, Europe and Asia, representatives...IPEN works for the global elimination of persistent organic pollutants. Information on PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyls) including health effects, international, national and local policy efforts, elimination technology, and links to further research and resources.
http://www.ipen.org/
With budding breasts and pubic hair, girls are developing earlier than ever. What's causing it? And what are the psychological effects? Time Magazine.
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TIME Magazine This article has become premium content. If you are not automatically sent to the story, please click here...Provides updates about endocrine disruption created by man-made chemical contaminants that interfere with hormones in humans and wildlife.
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Our Stolen Future: Home This website tracks the most recent developments. About Our Stolen Future About this web site International teleconference on phthalates and genital abnormalities in baby boys Obesity resources Latest news about endocrine disruption: More news about endocrine disruption Read about the...Chlorine Chemistry Council provides information regarding dioxins, their release into the environment, and their effects on human health.
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Dioxin Facts Dioxins, Furans, TCDD, PCBs Industry reacts to dioxin data in the CDC's 2005 biomonitoring report July 21, 2005 Overview of 2005 Dioxin Biomonitoring Data July 21, 2005 A Dioxin Biomonitoring Q A July 21, 2005 Technical Report on Dioxin Biomonitoring 2005 July 21, 2005...Provides information on Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB's). Background, resources and links to many topics.
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EPA/OPPT/PCB- Home Page Bs are mixtures of synthetic organic chemicals with the same basic chemical structure and similar physical properties ranging from oily liquids to waxy solids. Due to their non-flammability, chemical stability, high boiling point and electrical insulating properties, PCBs were used...Resource for the latest information about potentially hazardous effects of chemicals on human reproduction and development.
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National Toxicology Program Center for the Evaluation of Risks to Human Reproduction (CERHR) R announces an expert panel meeting on di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (DEHP) and requests public comments on the Draft Panel Update Report; Federal Register The NTP-CERHR announces the availability of the Expert Panel Report on Styrene; and requests public comments; Federal Register The...Discusses human health concerns and public health benefits related to plasticizers, which are chemicals used to soften normally-rigid PVC, or polyvinyl chloride plastics.
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Phthalates and Human Health: Demystifying the Risks of Plastic-softening Chemicals People are increasingly concerned about the safety of their food, water, consumer, and medical products. Groups such as Greenpeace and Health Care Without Harm have suggested that chemicals used to soften normally-rigid PVC, or polyvinyl chloride plastics, pose a threat...Personal home page by Lewis A. Shadoff, Ph.D., discusses dioxins, furans, and similar toxic substances, including what they are and where they are found.
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The Dioxin Home Page Just reading this page may be hazardous to your health! This Internet site is dedicated to the presentation of information about dioxins, furans, and similar substances. These chemicals have been the object of scrutiny by the scientific, environmental, political, activist,...Abstract of study that investigated whether TCDD triggers apoptosis in thymocytes.
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Thymus förtvining, atrophy, PCB, dioxin, vitaminer Evidence for the induction of apoptosis in thymocytes by 2,3,7,8- tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin in vivo. SO Toxicology-and-Applied-Pharmacology 142 (2 1997. 367-377. ISSN 0041-008X. IN Dep Biomedical Sci Pathobiol, VA-MD Regional Coll Vet Med, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, VA 24061, USA. AB 2,3,7,8-Tetrachlorodibenzo-p-dioxin (TCDD)...New York Times report on University of California study that found that male frogs exposed to very low doses of atrazine are deficient in testosterone and can develop multiple sex organs.
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/04/17/science/17FROG.html
A report on the technical and social implications of dioxin.
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Dioxin Threat One of the biggest threats to public health is posed by a chemical known as Dioxin. Dioxin is the most toxic chemicals known to man, it’s potency is second only to radioactive waste. Dioxin is created as an accidental byproduct...NRDC website describes research suggesting the atrazine is a carcinogen and causes sexual abnormalities in male frogs.
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NRDC: EPA Won't Restrict Toxic Herbicide Atrazine, Despite Health Threat House documents obtained by NRDC reveal that industry influenced the decision. The EPA has decided not to limit one of the nation's most widely used weed-killers, a chemical that, according to several recent studies, threatens human health and the environment....This conservative, industry/government funded site provides very cautious interpretations of scientific findings about endocrine disruption.
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welcome Our site has been organized in various layers that provide easy-to-understand information for the non-expert public about environmental estrogens and hormonally active agents as well as more complex scientific data and an extensive bibliography to allow for further research on...Provides information concerning the problem related to PCB hazardous waste incinerator and landfill. Links to resources and research.
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COPA, Inc. Committee meets quarterly with the EPA to get updates on the various projects at the sites. The meetings are taped and available from CATS, while summaries and documents are available on this website, or at the PCB Repository. The next...Part of the OECD Test Guidelines Programme, focused on reaching international agreement on the testing and assessment of chemicals with respect to their endocrine disrupting potential.
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Endocrine Disrupter Testing and Assessment Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development Help/FAQ MyOECD Français Building Partnerships for Progress Search This sub-site Whole site More Search options Environment Directorate (Home) Chemical Safety Biocides Chemical Accidents Chemicals Classification and Labelling Chemicals Hazard/Risk Assessment Chemicals Risk Management Chemicals...These chemical substances persist in the environment, bioaccumulate through the food web, and pose a risk of causing adverse effects to human health and the environment. From the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
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Persistent Organic Pollutants(POPs) Français Opportunity for Consultants Mandate Calendar of Events Stockholm Convention Canada POPs Fund Persistent Organic Pollutants (POPs) are chemical substances that persist in the environment, bioaccumulate through the food web, and pose a risk of causing adverse effects to human...Overview of a chapter by B. Rey de Castro from the book Environmental Medicine.
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Endocrine disruption by estrogenic environmental pollutants Endocrine disruption by estrogenic environmental pollutants by B. Rey de Castro Back to book Introduction 01 Cancer 02 Ozone 03 Urban air 04 Air pollutants 05 Blue-green algae 06 Water mutagens 07 Contamination 08 Chernobyl 09 Radon 10 Medical geology...Report evaluating the low dose effects and dose response relationships for endocrine disrupting chemicals in mammalian species that relate to human health.
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NTP: Low Dose Endocrine Disruptors Peer Review Program is headquartered on the NIEHS campus in Research Triangle Park, NC. NIEHS NIH HHS Disclaimers Copyrights Site Map For queries, comments, and suggestions: Contact Us...Discusses dioxins in the food chain.
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ific.org Questions and Answers About Dioxins and Food Safety Carbohydrates and proteins have 4 calories per gram, fats have 9 calories per gram. Learn more...