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Community COVID-19 HEALS Schools & Childcare

School Ventilation and COVID-19 Test Positivity: A Community-Based Study

A new study will examine the relationship between the built environment, community spread, and the likelihood of transmission of COVID-19 within school settings

by sinaiexposomicsMarch 25, 2022November 17, 2022
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Learning Hub Social Environment

Stress and Health

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 sinaiexposomicsMarch 23, 2022March 23, 2022
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Food and Water Home and Consumer Products Learning Hub

PFAS Chemicals and Your Health

Exposure to PFAS is associated with numerous health outcomes, with children being especially vulnerable. Learn about PFAS exposures and how to protect yourself and your family from it.

by sinaiexposomicsFebruary 17, 2022January 17, 2023
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Food and Water Learning Hub

Food and Chemical Exposure

Foods are a major source of exposure to both nutritional factors that support good health as well as chemicals that contribute to disease risk. For this reason, dietary exposures are a significant part of the exposome.

by sinaiexposomicsJanuary 25, 2022January 3, 2023
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Air Pollution & Climate Learning Hub

Climate Change and Health

Climate change refers to the increase in air temperatures and changing weather patterns observed over the past several decades. The changing climate is impacting the health of people around the world in a myriad of ways.

by sinaiexposomicsJanuary 6, 2022March 7, 2022
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Air Pollution COVID-19 In the News

Chronic Exposure to Air Pollution May Increase Risks for ICU Admission or Death Among COVID-19 Patients

New study suggests persistent exposure to air pollutants in residential communities can impact health outcomes for COVID-19 patients

by sinaiexposomicsDecember 13, 2021
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Home and Consumer Products Learning Hub

10 Tips for a Safe and Healthy Holiday Season

Top Tips for a Green and Healthy Holiday from the Children’s Environmental Health Center

by sinaiexposomicsDecember 3, 2021January 4, 2022
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Learning Hub Plastics

Bisphenol A (BPA) And Your Health

BPA is an endocrine disruptor, meaning it can interfere with the hormone system to affect health in many ways.

by sinaiexposomicsOctober 27, 2021November 18, 2021
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Learning Hub Turf & Sports

Artificial Turf Health Risks

Many turf products are available and some are even advertised as “green” or “ecofriendly”, but it can be difficult to assess their safety for use by children. Read this entry to learn what chemicals these products contain and understand what the potential health risks may be.

by sinaiexposomicsAugust 3, 2021December 3, 2021
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Learning Hub Pesticides

Pesticides And Health

Pesticides repel or kill unwanted pests such as insects, rodents, fungi and weeds. All pesticides have the potential to be toxic to humans.

by sinaiexposomicsJuly 29, 2021June 7, 2022
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