Program on Reproductive Health and the Environment (UCSF)

10/24/2025

“The findings of this exploratory study show that prenatal exposure, even at doses previously considered safe, induces measurable physiological changes in offspring across generations.”

According to a recent study published in Science of the Total Environment, prenatal exposure to low levels of the pesticide glyphosate caused significant disruptions to metabolic and behavioral health in mice, with effects seen over two generations.In short:Prenatal exposure to glyphosate resulted i...

10/23/2025

“While industry says ‘faster, faster’ and uses buzz words like ‘progress and innovation,’ it is essential that policymakers understand the repercussions of unleashing new toxic chemicals on the population,” - Dr. Tracey J. Woodruff

Industry leaders and Republicans in Congress again signaled their desire to hasten federal reviews of new chemicals at a Senate hearing, while an environmental health expert warned such changes will lead to more pollution and human health impacts.

10/23/2025

"We need faster action to protect people from toxic exposures." - Dr. Woodruff at EPW subcommittee hearing

10/23/2025

Q: "How does a chemical with a 100% cancer risk get approved?"
A. "Political interference."

10/23/2025

HAPPENING NOW. Dr. Woodruff testifying before Senate EPW Subcommittee.
"Pollution is not partisan." - Sen. Merkley

10/23/2025

Coming up! Watch Dr. Woodruff testify before the Senate EPW Chemical Safety and Regulatory Oversight. Chemical regulations should have one priority and that's protecting people's health.

EPW Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight Subcommittee hearing titled: “Examining the Beneficial Use and Regulation of Chemicals” October 23, 2025 10:30 AM 562 Dirksen Senate Office Building Live Webcast Archived Webcast Panel 1 Peter Huntsman Preside...

10/22/2025

"If implemented, the new rule would shorten the time it takes to review chemicals, and alter the methodology used to assess their dangers."

The only people asking for this is the chemical industry.

New rule would shorten the time it takes to review chemicals, and alter the methodology used to assess their dangers

10/21/2025

Congratulations to Drs. Dehlendorf and Woodruff!

Christine E. Dehlendorf, MD, and Tracey Woodruff, PhD, MPH, have been elected to the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) this year, one of the highest honors in the field of health and medicine.

10/21/2025

BREAKING: Senate hearing on impacts of chemical regulation Thursday. Note that two of the three witnesses are from industry. At least one witness will testify on behalf of science and health.

On October 23, 2025, the Environment and Public Works Chemical Safety, Waste Management, Environmental Justice, and Regulatory Oversight Subcommittee...

10/21/2025

These are scientists and other staffers whose jobs are to help protect people from harmful contaminants and pollution. Gutting EPA won't make America healthy, but it sure will make polluters happy.

Alook at past efforts to cut EPA staff shows how rapidly those changes can affect Americans' health and the environment.

10/20/2025

Baby pacifiers should not come with a dose of harmful chemicals.

BPA, a synthetic chemical used in production of plastics, found in baby products made by three big European brands

10/20/2025

"Radon is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers, and it is associated with about 21,000 deaths in the United States each year."

High levels of toxic and deadly radon gas discovered in thousands of U.S. schools, reigniting health warnings and inspections.