Endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are chemicals that mimic, block, or interfere with hormones in the body’s endocrine system.

See this EPA report on the health risks of radon.

See here for information on formaldehyde.

On August 29, 2018, California voted to approve a bill banning flame retardants in children s products, mattresses, and upholstered furniture.

This study by Dodson et al, published in the journal Environmental Science & Technology, showed elevated levels of toxic PBDE flame retardants in the dust in California homes, even after these chemicals were phased out.

This review provides an analysis of heavy metal environmental occurrence, production and use, potential for human exposure, and molecular mechanisms of toxicity, genotoxicity, and carcinogenicity.

A study by Harley et al, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, enrolled 100 Latina girls in an intervention study to determine whether using personal care products free of phthalates, parabens, and other endocrine disruptors for 3 days could lower urinary concentrations.

This short report documents the concentrations of toxic PFCs in Maine residents.

This study by Corsini et al, published in the journal Toxicology Letters, suggests that PFCs (perfluorinated compounds) may be immunotoxic, meaning toxic to the immune system.

The Environmental Working Group (EWG) put together this useful tip sheet on how to minimize exposure to toxic PFAS chemicals.