Phthalic acid esters (PAEs) are a class of lipophilic chemicals widely used as plasticizers
and additives to improve various products' mechanical extensibility and flexibility. At present …

The complexity of neurodevelopment, the rapidity of early neurogenesis, and over 100 years
of research identifying environmental influences on neurodevelopment serve as backdrop to …

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 …

Exposure of the developing fetus and infants to toxic substances can cause serious lifelong
health consequences. Several chemicals have been associated with adverse …

Robust data from longitudinal birth cohort studies and experimental studies of perinatally
exposed animals indicate that exposure to ortho-phthalates can impair brain development …

Background: Sex-specific associations have been reported between phthalates, bisphenol A
(BPA), and child behavior. No data on large study populations are available for other …

Children in America today are at an unacceptably high risk of developing
neurodevelopmental disorders that affect the brain and nervous system including autism …

Recent data indicate that approximately 12% of children in the United States are affected by
neurodevelopmental disorders, including attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, learning …

Phthalates and organophosphates are ubiquitous indoor semi-volatile organic contaminants
(SVOCs) that have been widely used as plasticizers and flame retardants in consumer …

Background: Prenatal bisphenol A (BPA) exposure has been associated with adverse
neurodevelopment in epidemiological studies. However, prior studies had limited statistical …