Phthalate esters (PEs), bisphenol A (BPA), and parabens (PBs), which are used in numerous consumer products, are known for their endocrine disrupting properties. Organophosphate chemicals (OPs), which form the basis of the majority of pesticides, are known for their neurotoxic activity in humans. All of these chemicals are associated with health problems to which children are more susceptible. ...

Premature breast development (thelarche) is the growth of mammary tissue in girls younger than 8 years of age without other manifestations of puberty. Puerto Rico has the highest known incidence of premature thelarche ever reported. In the last two decades since this serious public health anomaly has been observed, no explanation for this phenomenon has been found. Some organic pollutants, incl...

Plasticizers known as phthalates are used in many medical and household products. They also are used in the coatings on timedrelease pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements, and high levels of phthalate metabolites have been found in subjects who take such products regularly. In a new study, investigators examined available data to determine the extent and scope of ortho-phthalate use in pharma...

Plasticizers known as phthalates are used in many medical and household products. They also are used in the coatings on timedrelease pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements, and high levels of phthalate metabolites have been found in subjects who take such products regularly. In a new study, investigators examined available data to determine the extent and scope of ortho-phthalate use in pharma...

Abstract Plastic pollution is one of the leading environmental problems. Phthalates are widely used plastic additives released into environment. Although effects phthalates on vertebrates have been extensively studied, there a knowledge gap regarding their invertebrates. This work analyzes impact three phthalates, diethyl phthalate (DEP), benzyl butyl (BBP), and bis-(2-ethylhexyl) (DEHP), gastr...