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From the built environment in which we live to the air we breathe, our surroundings—and their strengths or shortcomings—are a prerequisite for health.

07.19.2024 Yellow and white umbrella on a blue sky for protection from the sun on the beach

Burning Questions: Why U.S. Sunscreens Fall Short

Only 1 in 4 sunscreens on the U.S. market offer sufficient sun protection and are free of concerning ingredients.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

07.08.2024

The Price of a Mani-Pedi

Nail salon technicians are constantly exposed to harmful chemicals, which can have a profound impact on their cognitive health and well-being.

Fellow Heather Sherr

06.25.2024 TitlePeople with raised hands, silhouettes of concert crowd in front of bright stage lights.

Turning Down the Volume on Hearing Damage

Loud music at concerts and festivals can cause long-term hearing damage, and earplugs may offer a promising solution. If people wear them.

Fellow Heather Sherr

06.14.2024 Distressed white grainy texture over black background

Flickering Flames, Lingering Threats

While use of flame retardants has steadily declined, products of the past and present may pose lasting concerns for the health of the public.

Fellow Jude Sleiman