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University of Michigan environmental epidemiologist uncovers hidden health risks in the environment

Sung Kyun Park studies how PFAS, lead and other environmental toxicants affect human health, from reproductive disorders to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

University of Michigan professor Sung Kyun Park discusses his path into environmental epidemiology, research on PFAS, lead, pollutant mixtures and dementia risk, and the promise of exposome science. He also reflects on receiving an Excellence in Teaching Award and offers practical ways to reduce harmful environmental exposures and protect health.

Cumulative lead exposure linked to increased Alzheimer's and dementia risk, U-M study finds

Researchers show bone lead from past environmental exposures increases dementia risk in older US adults

New U-M research reveals older adults with high cumulative lead exposure face nearly triple the Alzheimer's risk. The study suggests reducing population lead levels could prevent thousands of dementia cases annually.

Our blood is teeming with "forever chemicals." Can we remove them by donating blood?

Sung Kyun Park quoted in Salon

Exposure to PFAs is almost unavoidable due to their presence in everyday items such as food packaging and receipt paper but a recent study found that blood donation may be a way to reduce PFA levels in your blood.

Heavy metals are toxic to ovaries and may lead to decreased egg production, earlier menopause

New research from Sung Kyun Park

Middle-aged women with elevated levels of heavy metals are more likely to have depleted ovarian function and egg reserves, which may lead to earlier arrival of menopause and its negative health effects, according to a new University of Michigan study.

Phthalates Exposure Tied to Higher Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes in White Women

Sung Kyun Park feature in MedPage today

Sung Kyun Park, an associate professor of Epidemiology, discusses his recent research on phthalate exposure and diabetes incidence in women.

Air pollution tips the scale for obesity in women

New research from Michigan Public Health

Obesity has been a major global health issue in recent decades as more people eat unhealthy diets and fail to exercise regularly. A new University of Michigan School of Public Health study suggests there is another factor that tips the scale in women's weight, body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and body fat — air pollution.

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University of Michigan environmental epidemiologist uncovers hidden health risks in the environment

Sung Kyun Park studies how PFAS, lead and other environmental toxicants affect human health, from reproductive disorders to Alzheimer’s disease and dementia

Cumulative lead exposure linked to increased Alzheimer's and dementia risk, U-M study finds

Researchers show bone lead from past environmental exposures increases dementia risk in older US adults

Our blood is teeming with "forever chemicals." Can we remove them by donating blood?

Sung Kyun Park quoted in Salon

Heavy metals are toxic to ovaries and may lead to decreased egg production, earlier menopause

New research from Sung Kyun Park

Phthalates Exposure Tied to Higher Incidence of Type 2 Diabetes in White Women

Sung Kyun Park feature in MedPage today

Air pollution tips the scale for obesity in women

New research from Michigan Public Health

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