PREHS programs, first launched in 2021, have been established by the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) in partnership with the Pediatric and Environmental Health Specialty Units (PEHSUs) at the three institutions: the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Emory University, and the University of Washington.
Mount Sinai researchers have discovered a link between per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) substances and an increased risk for thyroid cancer, according to a study published in eBioMedicine.
Liver cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related deaths. Molecular changes that may support the initiation of cancer are new prevention opportunities and can be identified by analysis of omics datasets from cancer epidemiology cohorts.
Dr. Merced-Nieves, PhD, is interviewed by Contemporary Pediatrics Editor Joshua Fitch, discussing her August 2023 study examining the association of prenatal exposures to a metal mixture and stress and the potential health effects.
Early life metal exposures, including lead, manganese, and other toxic metals, can have a significant impact on brain development in children.
Researchers place a high value on memory, and without memory how could we function, how could we learn, how could we even find our way home? We judge someone with a good memory to be fortunate and seldom consider any downsides to remembering.
Dr. Midya and his team utilized machine-learning tools to analyze the interactions between environmental chemicals, pesticides, phthalates, phenols, and trace elements, and investigate their connection to the development of autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Asian Americans have significantly higher exposure than other ethnic or racial groups to PFAS, a family of thousands of synthetic chemicals also known as “toxic forever” chemicals, Mount Sinai-led researchers report. People frequently encounter PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) in everyday life, and these exposures carry potentially adverse health impacts, according to the study published in Environmental Science and Technology.
The NIEHS core centers support multidisciplinary research in environmental health and exposomics.
Type 2 diabetes is a major public health concern rising rapidly, with the number of people diagnosed with the disease worldwide more than doubling in the past 20 years. Researchers from the Mount Sinai Institute for Exposomic Research found that exposure to air pollution was associated with higher risks for developing diabetes.
Nutrition plays a critical role in shaping microbiome health. Learn how researchers at Mount Sinai’s Institute for Exposomic Research unveil the complex relationship between human diet and the gut microbiome.
The 2023 Exposome Day webinar explored how the environment shapes women’s reproductive health over 40. Replay the webinar.
Dr. Maida Galvez, Professor in the Department of Environmental Medicine and Public Health and the Department of Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, has been appointed to the New York City Board of Health by the City Council
Smoke from wildfires in Canada is affecting air quality in parts of the U.S. Northeast. Understand the risks to children and how to protect them.
Important events need only to happen once.
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
