Environmental Health Sciences
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IN THE NEWS: How to Breathe More Freely in Your Home
New Contribution from Stuart Batterman
The air inside our homes originates outside and can carry pollen or pollutants, such as those produced by combustion engines. Indoor sources might add to the mix with tobacco smoke, cooking, mold spores, dust and pet dander. Read more
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IN THE NEWS: If Air at Home Seems to Bother You, Try to Remove the Sources of Irritants First
Stuart Batterman interviewed by the Washington Post
When spring arrives, it’s a joy to open your windows and feel the fresh air. All too soon it will be summer and we’ll shut ourselves in again. This ritual raises a question: Which is healthier — outdoor air or indoor air? Read more
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IN THE NEWS: Detroit Public TV: PFAS in Michigan
John Meeker Interviewed by Detroit Public TV
One Detroit takes a closer look at the man-made chemicals known as PFAS that are threatening Michigan's water supply. Read more
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IN THE NEWS: How To Recapture Peace and Quiet In a Noisy World
New Contribution from Rick Neitzel
It is estimated that 30 million Americans are exposed to dangerous noise levels on a regular basis—up 10 million from just a few years ago. Research has shown that being strongly annoyed by noise is associated with increased depression and anxiety, can spike blood pressure, heart rate, and cause stress. Read more
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Michigan Public Health Faculty and Students Recognized by Society of Toxicology
Four University of Michigan School of Public Health faculty and students were recognized by the Society of Toxicology (SOT) at the SOT Annual Meeting March 10-14, 2019. Read more
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IN THE NEWS: Plastic Is Probably Harming Your Health--Here's How
John Meeker Quoted in Salon
Plastic is commonly used in a multitude of items due to its convenience and cost. As a result, many people don’t often evaluate the potential health risk that it presents. In a statement published earlier this year by the European Commission’s Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks, 14 emerging health and environmental issues were identified. Near the top of that list was plastic. Read more
