ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE

This study tested a program to reduce pesticide exposure in preschool children at 85 child care centers in California. Over 7 months, centers used integrated pest management (IPM) practices like sealing cracks and using bait traps instead of sprays. Researchers measured pesticide…

This study looked at whether exposure to PFAS chemicals (found in some drinking water) can weaken the body's immune response to the tetanus and diphtheria booster vaccine. Twenty adults from a community with known PFAS exposure received the vaccine and had blood and saliva sample…

This study aimed to see if environmental exposures stored in teeth differ between people living in areas with high versus low rates of Crohn's disease. Researchers compared teeth from 14 adults in northern France. The goal was to identify possible environmental triggers for Crohn…

This pilot study tested an indoor air pollution program called AIRWISE in 20 adults aged 55 and older with heart disease. The program included air purifiers, a color-changing air quality monitor, and educational materials to help people reduce their exposure to indoor air polluti…

This study looked at 69 women who had a pregnancy affected by spina bifida to understand how folic acid works. Researchers measured changes in DNA methylation and blood folate levels before and after taking folic acid. The goal is to uncover the biological mechanisms behind folic…

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 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…