Toxic Protein Linked to Muscular Dystrophy and Arhinia
Researchers at the National Institutes of Health and their colleagues have found that a toxic protein made by the body called DUX4 may be the cause of two very different rare genetic disorders. (Source: NIEHS News)
Source: NIEHS News - February 17, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
Apple Women ’s Health Study Advances Understanding of Menstrual Cycles and Health
Over the past three years, researchers with the Apple Women ’s Health Study have been able to shed light on topics such as pregnancy attempts during the COVID-19 pandemic and the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on menstrual cycles. Thanks to three years of renewed support from Apple, the work will continue. (Source: NIEHS News)
Source: NIEHS News - February 1, 2023 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
NIH ’s Climate and Health Initiative Tackles Global Health Effects Associated With a Changing Climate
The authors, a coalition of leaders at NIH, outline how the NIH Climate Change and Health Initiativeis uniquely poised to lead and engage with communities and agencies globally to address the health effects associated with climate change. (Source: NIEHS News)
Source: NIEHS News - November 7, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
New 3D Model Shows How Cadmium Exposure May Affect Heart Development
Researchers have developed a three-dimensional model that shows how exposure to cadmium might lead to congenital heart disease. Affecting nearly 40,000 newborns a year, congenital heart disease is the most common type of birth defect in the United States. (Source: NIEHS News)
Source: NIEHS News - November 2, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
Hair Straightening Chemicals Associated With Higher Uterine Cancer Risk
Women who used chemical hair straightening products were at higher risk for uterine cancer compared to women who did not report using these products, according to a new study from the National Institutes of Health. (Source: NIEHS News)
Source: NIEHS News - October 17, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
Oil Spill Cleanup Workers More Likely to Have Asthma Symptoms
NIH study finds chemicals from Deepwater Horizon disaster associated with more wheeze. (Source: NIEHS News)
Source: NIEHS News - August 17, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
NIH First to Develop 3D Structure of Twinkle Protein
Sparks new hope for patients with mitochondrial diseases. (Source: NIEHS News)
Source: NIEHS News - August 5, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
Preterm Birth More Likely With Exposure to Phthalates
NIH study of pregnant women confirms link with chemicals that could put pregnancy at risk. (Source: NIEHS News)
Source: NIEHS News - July 11, 2022 Category: Environmental Health Source Type: news
