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Review reveals how paternal lifestyle shapes sperm epigenetics and offspring health

Cs news4 months ago04 mins

A new review in Clinical Epigenetics synthesises growing evidence that paternal lifestyle and environmental exposures such as diet, obesity, smoking, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and stress alter sperm epigenetic marks (DNA methylation, histone retention, and small non-coding RNAs). These changes can influence sperm quality and fertilising ability, early embryo development, assisted reproduction outcomes, and long-term health risks…

Protocol: Randomised controlled trial of a low plastic diet and lifestyle intervention for adults with cardiometabolic risk factors: the Plastic Exposure Reduction Transforms Health (PERTH) trial – a protocol. Image Credit: Oksana Mizina / Shutterstock

New trial will test if a low-plastic lifestyle improves your health

Cs news6 months ago09 mins

Scientists in Australia are launching one of the most comprehensive trials to date to test whether ditching plastics in food, personal care, and household products can lower internal chemical loads and improve markers of cardiometabolic health. Protocol: Randomised controlled trial of a low plastic diet and lifestyle intervention for adults with cardiometabolic risk factors: the…

Chemical Ban Set to Hit Fashion Supply Chains in 2026

Cs news6 months ago6 months ago010 mins

Fashion companies operate at the crossroads of sustainability, innovation, and chemical regulation. One recent development with compliance obligations and strategic potential is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) updated rule (2024 Rule) under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) phasing out phenol, isopropylated phosphate (3:1) (PIP 3:1))—a chemical that is commonly used in manufacturing equipment,…

EU boosts China de-risking efforts with plans to regain control of key sectors

Cs news7 months ago02 mins

The European Union has unveiled sweeping plans to slash its reliance on China and reclaim control over critical sectors – from chemicals to pharmaceuticals and biotech – as it steps up its de-risking plans. On Wednesday the bloc unveiled three separate proposals – an action plan for the chemicals industry, a medical countermeasures strategy and…

India-UK FTA a good deal, but for whom?

Cs news9 months ago9 months ago014 mins

In the midst of US tariff tensions, India and the UK signed a free trade agreement (FTA) on May 6, 2025, following 15 rounds of negotiations spanning over three years. The deal is expected to ease regulations and strengthen economic ties between the world’s fifth and sixth-largest economies. “The FTA ensures comprehensive market access for…