ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE

This study tested a 7-month program to reduce pesticide exposure in 85 California child care centers serving preschool children. The program used integrated pest management (IPM) techniques, like sealing cracks and using bait stations instead of sprays. Researchers measured pesti…

This pilot study tested a program called AIRWISE in 20 adults aged 55 and older with heart disease. The program provided air cleaners, air quality monitors, and education to improve indoor air. The goal was to see if people would use these tools and if they helped heart health. T…

This small study looked at teeth from 14 adults living in areas with either high or low rates of Crohn's disease. Researchers measured metals and other environmental chemicals in the teeth to see if differences might help explain why some areas have more Crohn's disease. The goal…

This study looked at how indoor air quality affects breathing problems in 165 school-aged children (6-12 years old) who were born very early and have bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD), a chronic lung disease. Researchers measured air in the children's homes and tracked their breat…

This study looked at 69 women who had a past pregnancy affected by spina bifida to understand how folic acid works. Researchers measured changes in DNA patterns before and after taking folic acid. The goal is to uncover the biological process behind folic acid's ability to preven…

This study tested whether educational materials about endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs) are helpful and culturally appropriate for Black communities. 151 Black adults with a smartphone or computer took part. The goal was to see if the materials increased knowledge and readine…

This study looked at whether exposure to PFAS chemicals (often called 'forever chemicals') can weaken the immune response to the tetanus and diphtheria booster vaccine. Twenty adults from a community with known PFAS exposure in their drinking water took part. Researchers measured…