
One-hit Wonders and the Exposome of Exposure Probability
“Begin at the beginning,” the King said, very gravely, “and go on till you come to the end.” Lewis Carroll
“Begin at the beginning,” the King said, very gravely, “and go on till you come to the end.” Lewis Carroll
Addressing the environmental impacts of the waste transfer stations on health and quality of life of neighboring residents in Jamaica, Queens
The 2023 Exposome Day webinar will explore how the environment shapes women’s reproductive health over 40.
The Gut and Microbiome Lunchtime Chat has generated many follow up questions. Gain in-depth insights on the impact of nutrition on gut health from a leading expert in the field.
Mount Sinai scientists are reconstructing air pollution exposure at a 50-meter by 50-meter spot at more than 200 million locations in urban U.S. areas, going back 20 years
LinusBio, a 2021 spinoff company from Mount Sinai, announced a Series A venture capital funding to deliver a novel platform that bridges genomics, the environment, and biological response. The company’s platform is based on new methods and technology developed by scientists at the Institute for Exposomic Research at Mount Sinai.
Proper cleaning, disinfecting, and handwashing are important to prevent the spread of infections. However, chemicals in some products can be harmful to your health. Protect your family from chemical exposures by choosing safer products and practices.
Researchers from Mount Sinai Institute for Exposomic Research found that exposure to chemicals commonly found in drinking water and everyday household products may result in reduced fertility in women by as much as 40 percent
“Begin at the beginning,” the King said, very gravely, “and go on till you come to the end.” Lewis Carroll
A lunchtime chat webinar by Rosalind J. Wright, MD, MPH, Co-Director, Mount Sinai Institute For Exposomic Research
The gut microbiome is the community of microorganisms that live in the digestive tract and play a crucial role in human health. Dr. Walker will explain how the types of food we eat can affect the balance of bacteria in our gut and impact our overall health. Dr. Walker will also explore the potential benefits of probiotics and other strategies for maintaining a healthy gut microbiome.
On February 8th, faculty and staff from across the Mount Sinai Health System came together with East Harlem community partners, friends, and family to celebrate the life and legacy of Barbara Brenner, DrPh, MSW.
Air pollution is a major public health concern that has been linked to a number of health problems, including heart disease. In this webinar, Dr. Hadley will discuss the latest scientific research on the connection between air pollution and heart health and what individuals can do to reduce their risk.
PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” are found in everyday products such as non-stick cookware and waterproof clothing and can accumulate in the body over time. Dr. Valvi will discuss the health risks related to PFAS and how to protect yourself and your family from them.
“Things are only impossible until they’re not.”- Captain Jean-Luc Picard
Resolve to reduce your climate change impact in the new year by taking steps to reduce your carbon footprint – and encourage your friends and neighbors to do the same.
Environment is Shaping the Health of Generations: What scientists want you to know to protect your children, families, and communities.
Dr. Martha M. (Mara) Téllez Rojo, a Mexican National Institute of Public Health member and a principal investigator in the PROGRESS cohort, was awarded the “Dr. Everardo Landa” Award. The award was presented to her by the National Academy of Medicine in Mexico for the best admission article.
Air and noise pollution generated by gas leaf blowers (GLBs) pose multiple hazards to human health
Understanding how our social environment impacts our health is key to unlocking effective interventions that promote health and well-being. Let’s think about this in the context of what gives us joy in life: love, music, and happy memories.
Researchers from the Mount Sinai Institute for Exposomic Research have published a comprehensive review of the known impacts of wildfire smoke exposure on cardiovascular health
A novel metric that estimates our “burden,” or cumulative exposure, to a family of thousands of synthetic chemicals that we encounter in everyday life with potentially adverse health impacts, has been created by a team of researchers at the Mount Sinai Institute for Exposomics and Environmental Health
Halloween is a fun time for kids: trick-or-treating, classroom parties, dressing up and costumes and more. But we understand safety is a concern for moms and dads, which is why we’ve come up with these 11 easy tips and tricks to make Halloween a safe and fun activity for all!
$55.5 million grant has potential to enhance innovation across medical disciplines such as precision medicine, exposomics, and public health.
Autism prevalence has been rising steadily since the 1990s but despite extensive research, a genetic cause has not been identified. Experts from the Mount Sinai Institute for Exposomic Research explain how studying the environment can help prevent and better treat autism.
The events that set climate change in motion occurred decades ago. How do we analyze the past and factor in the variable of chance when trying to predict future climate and weather events?
Sadjad Fakouri Baygi, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai received the Mark P. Styczynski Early Career Award in Computational Metabolomics from Metabolomics Association of North America (MANA)
It’s time for the kids to head back to school. Here are some simple tips to encourage healthy habits and get them off to a great start!
This year’s Jacobi Medallion awards were presented to 11 accomplished physicians and researchers by the Mount Sinai Alumni Association and the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Researchers from the Institute for Exposomic Research at Mount Sinai found that the growing incidence of a potentially cancer-causing liver disease in children is associated with prenatal exposure to several endocrine-disrupting chemicals
The events that set climate change in motion occurred decades ago. How do we analyze the past and factor in the variable of chance when trying to predict future climate and weather events?
Glyphosate is a widely-used weed killer, exposure to which is associated with a number of health risks. Learn about where glyphosate is found and how to protect your family from exposure.
As workers return to the workplace with the pandemic not yet over, workplace safety is more important than ever
Ticks are very small 8-legged bugs that can transmit diseases to humans (tick-borne diseases). It’s important to protect yourself and your family from tick bites
Asthma is one of the most common conditions in childhood. It can affect up to almost 10% of children in the United States. Experts from the Mount Sinai Institute for Exposomic Research explain how studying the environment can help prevent and better treat asthma, especially in children
2022 kicks off the inaugural Exposome Day. Celebrated on the second Wednesday in May, Exposome Day is an opportunity to build awareness about how the environment shapes health
Dr. Robert Wright reflects on the life of his mother—Naoko Yogi Wright, a woman who grew up in extreme poverty, survived war and moved half-way across the globe to a foreign culture in hope of giving opportunity to her children, all the while continuing to contribute to the lives of the family she left behind in Okinawa.
Young people are most vulnerable to the physical and mental health impacts of climate change, which can make caregiving for these individuals more difficult. Here’s what you can do about it.
The last session of the 2022 Lunchtime Chats, featuring Douglas I. Walker, PhD, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
Join Isabella and Joel as they explore how the environment affects their health. Learn along with them through stories, coloring, and hands-on activities that show you how to take steps to improve the health of your family and community.
The fifth session of the 2022 Lunchtime Chats, featuring Chris Gennings, PhD, Director of the Division of Biostatistics and Professor, Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health; and Professor, Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
The forth session of the 2022 Lunchtime Chats, featuring Mariana G. Figueiro, PhD, Professor and Director, Light and Health Research Center at Mount Sinai, Department of Population Health Science and Policy
A new study will examine the relationship between the built environment, community spread, and the likelihood of transmission of COVID-19 within school settings
A new study will examine the relationship between the built environment, community spread, and the likelihood of transmission of COVID-19 within school settings
The third session of the 2022 Lunchtime Chats, featuring Manish Arora, BDS, MPH, PhD, Edith J. Baerwald Professor and Vice Chairman of the Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
We all experience at some point in our lives – but how does it effect our health? Although many think of it as a psychological condition, stress causes a physical response that can contribute to illness or disease
By taking what we’ve learned about discovery research and hypothesis testing, Dr. Robert Wright explains how we can grapple with the millions of factors that make up our environment and the different ways they affect our health.
Academic-community partnerships are key to educate the public and inform public policy
The second session of the 2022 Lunchtime Chats, featuring Scott Sicherer, MD, Elliot and Roslyn Jaffe Professor of Allergy, Immunology and Pediatrics and Director of the Jaffe Food Allergy Institute, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
The first session of the 2022 Lunchtime Chats. This series aims to reach broad audiences to educate families and communities about how the environment shapes health.