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Air Pollution and Your Health

When the National Ambient Air Quality Standards were established in 1970, air pollution was regarded primarily as a threat to respiratory health. In 1993, NIEHS researchers … See more

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Human Health Impacts of Climate Change

(2 days ago) WebClimate change impacts human health in both direct and indirect ways 1, 2.Extreme heat waves, rising sea level, changes in precipitation resulting in flooding and droughts, and intense hurricanes …

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Nutrition, Health, and Your Environment

(9 days ago) WebIntroduction. What we eat is considered an environmental factor that influences health, in positive and negative ways. Healthy diets with an optimal balance …

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Autoimmune Diseases

(1 days ago) WebCalled autoimmune disease, these attacks can affect any part of the body, weakening bodily function and even turning life-threatening. Scientists know about more than 80 autoimmune diseases. Some are well known, such …

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Conditions & Diseases

(Just Now) WebAsthma is a chronic lung disease. Common symptoms are wheezing, coughing, chest tightness, and shortness of breath. During an asthma attack, the sides of the airways in lungs swell and the airways …

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Endocrine Disruptors

(6 days ago) WebPeople may be exposed to endocrine disruptors through food and beverages consumed, pesticides applied, and cosmetics used. In essence, your contact with these chemicals may occur through diet, air, skin, and …

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Indoor Air Quality

(7 days ago) WebEnvironmental health researchers study how indoor air quality affects human health and well-being. Studies suggest that indoor concentrations of air pollutants are …

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Reproductive Health

(3 days ago) WebReproductive health refers to the condition of male and female reproductive systems during all life stages. These systems are made of organs and hormone-producing glands, including the pituitary gland in …

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Temperature-related Death and Illness

(7 days ago) WebTemperature extremes most directly affect health by compromising the body’s ability to regulate its internal temperature. Loss of internal temperature control can result …

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New Fact Sheets About Climate, Health, and Emergency …

(Just Now) WebThe National Environmental Health Association recently published seven fact sheets that cover topics related to emergency preparedness and climate change, …

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NIH funds first climate and health research coordinating center

(2 days ago) WebIn early May, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) awarded Boston University School of Public Health and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health a three-year grant to …

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Hydraulic Fracturing & Health

(5 days ago) WebResearch is ongoing, but these hydraulic fracturing-specific health risks have been identified for workers: Inhalation of silica sand: Without proper protection, workers may breathe in fine particles of silica …

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Scientists talk precision medicine, environmental health at NC event

(4 days ago) WebA wealth of data from electronic health records, sequenced genomes, surveys, and even Fitbit records will allow thousands of researchers to address important questions about …

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Precision Public Health Opportunity: Heat-Associated Mortality …

(1 days ago) WebNote to readers with disabilities. EHP strives to ensure that all journal content is accessible to all readers. However, some figures and Supplemental Material published …

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Synthetic Phenolic Antioxidants and Their Metabolites in Follicular

(1 days ago) WebBackground: Diminished/decreased ovarian reserve (DOR) is a disorder of ovarian function, which severely affects women’s reproductive health. Accumulating …

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Senior Investigator and Chief, Center for Climate Change and …

(4 days ago) WebThe National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), is recruiting a Senior Investigator to serve as the new Chief of …

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Careers & Training

(3 days ago) WebJobs @ NIEHS. NIEHS has a goal to ensure job opportunities and career enhancements programs for both our work force and our community. Postbaccalaureate …

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Environmental Factor

(8 days ago) WebNIEHS-funded researchers recently installed filtration systems in Native American communities to reduce exposure to and the health effects of arsenic-contaminated …

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Environmental Factor

(9 days ago) WebNIEHS and the nonprofit organization Autism Speaks hosted the 13th annual Environmental Epidemiology of Autism Research Network (EEARN) meeting May 4 in Stockholm, …

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OHAT Risk of Bias Rating Tool for Human and Animal Studies

(2 days ago) Webstress-related effects) or monitoring for health outcomes. For example, an investigator may be more likely to take measures to ensure that animals in groups receive the appropriate …

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Embracing an All-Hazards Approach to Safety and Health

(Just Now) Webhealth and safety – PPE to protect workers from the hazards faced – Specific procedures that can be incorporated into existing or newly developed protocols for …

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NATIONAL ADVISORY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES …

(2 days ago) WebNATIONAL ADVISORY ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH SCIENCES COUNCIL June 6-7, 2023 National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Research Triangle Park, North …

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