New Study: Health Effects of Wildfire Smoke Particles Can Persist for Months


Exposure to lingering fine particulate matter from wildfire smoke can have health effects up to three months afterwards, well beyond the couple of days that previous studies have identified. The exposure can occur even after the fires have ended. Learn more

New Study: Gut Microbiome, Food Insecurity, and Cognitive Impairment in Adults


A new study has found a link between the composition of the gut microbiome and the risk of cognitive impairment in adults, underscoring the complex role that both biology and social determinants—such as food insecurity—play in brain health.  Learn more

Sun Safety for Kids: What You Need to Know


As families head outdoors, it's especially important to protect children from harmful sun exposure. Childhood sunburns can have lifelong health impacts, including increased skin cancer risk. Find tips on choosing the right sunscreen, when to apply it, and how clothing can help. Learn more

New in the Learning Hub: Ultraprocessed Foods and Your Health


Scientists are discovering how everyday exposure to chemicals in ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can affect our health—especially children's health. Learn how to identify UPFs and take steps to reduce your exposure. Learn more

In the News


Is Fake Grass Safe? A Manufacturer Sues to Stop a Discussion

New York Times - June 17, 2025

Sarah Evans, PhD, MPH, commented that silencing scientists harms communities by limiting access to crucial information.


Deadly dust: Hidden toxins in household dust     

Natural News - June 4, 2025

Shanna Swan, PhD, discusses the chemicals in dust and how they can harm your health.


Wildfire Smoke Threatens Heart, Lung Health For Months Afterward 

U.S. News & World Report - May 30, 2025

Yaguang Wei, PhD, discusses his research finding that wildfire smoke can impact heart and lung health for up to three months after exposure.


This age window is the most important decade for your health — 3 habits to take up immediately

New York Post – May 28, 2025

Maayan Yitshak-Sade, PhD, emphasizes that even small daily changes—like improving ventilation while cooking or choosing to walk instead of drive—can significantly lower exposure to harmful environmental factors and reduce cardiovascular risk.


Experts outline potential long-term impacts of environmental health research, staffing cuts 

Healthcare Brew - May 20, 2025

Robert Wright, MD, MPH, discusses the potential long-term impacts of environmental health research cuts.


Metabolite may mediate link between air pollution and reduced bone density in women 

Healio – May 9, 2025

Diddier Prada, MD, PhD, discusses a recent study that shows how air pollution could lead to changes in certain metabolites that may be partially responsible for bone mineral density loss in postmenopausal women.


The 13 Best Products To Improve Both Your Air Quality And Sleep   

Forbes - May 2, 2025

Sonali Bose, MD, discusses the best products to help improve both air quality and sleep.

Now on Substack: Exposome Perspectives

Read the latest post by Dr. Bob Wright on Substack. Dr. Wright posits that biological theories of molecular biology have long neglected the exposome. It's time to integrate environment and genetics into a unified theorem. Subscribe Today

 

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Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

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