This month, Dr. Rick Woychik speaks with #NIEHSfunded scientist Kjersti Aagaard, M.D., Ph.D., about emerging research on the pervasiveness of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in the environment, and their potential effects on human biology. bit.ly/3JMivV3 #NIEHSFactor

☀️ Today is National Heat Awareness Day.

Extreme heat is a threat to human health worldwide, per World Health Organization (WHO). Heat-related illnesses include heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat stroke, which can cause brain damage or death in severe cases.

Read more at bit.ly/3wJKq4X

Scientists from BCM-Rice Superfund Research Program showed that omega-3 fatty acids — found in some fish, plants, and seeds — protected against lung cancer in mice exposed to PAHs. Results suggest that the fats may offer a promising cancer therapy in humans doi.org/10.3390/ijms25…

.Emory Human Health professor Cassandra Quave, Ph.D., discussed her journey around the world and the obstacles she has overcome to uncover the healing power of plants during a recent talk at NIEHS. bit.ly/3UUigO5 #NIEHSFactor

NIEHS is seeking young female participants for its study, designed to understand why a girl’s first period is so unpredictable. This study will help us understand how nutrition, exercise + the environment affect women's reproductive cycles. Learn more at bit.ly/3V0rKWR

Author Eric Garcia discussed the need for improved dialogue between the scientific community and individuals with autism during a recent lecture at NIEHS. bit.ly/3UVGJl1 #NIEHSFactor

🌊 From the high seas to human health…

NIEHS and U.S. National Science Foundation jointly fund new research centers to understand how microplastics, harmful algal blooms, and other exposures in our oceans affect people's health. bit.ly/4brTMAY #NIEHSFactor

⚕️ STUDY: Some air pollutants can disrupt hormone levels during the menopause transition, possibly exacerbating symptoms, according to new Michigan Public Health research. insideclimatenews.org/news/01052024/…

#NIEHSWTP staff presented last week at the National Assoc of Workforce Dev Professionals Annual Conference about the success of the Environmental Career Worker Training Program, which provides pre-employment training opportunities to people in disadvantaged communities.

NIEHS scientists addressed challenge of screening chemicals for adverse effects on developing nervous system during two international meetings. bit.ly/3y6noWf #NIEHSFactor

TODAY at 11am ET Dr. Wright from SAMRC will discuss health impacts and the challenges of addressing climate change globally. Dr. Wright is an NIH Climate and Health Scholar hosted by Fogarty at NIH. nih.zoomgov.com/webinar/regist…

NIEHS research informed new PFAS testing guidelines, drinking water standards, and phaseout of the chemical from fast-food packaging. bit.ly/3JRrKTO #NIEHSFactor

🔬 NIEHS is seeking clinician- scientist candidates for a Clinical Director and Chief of the Clinical Research Branch. Responsible for the development, administration, coordination, and oversight of investigator-initiated clinical research + more. niehs.nih.gov/careers/jobs/c…

This month, Dr. Rick Woychik speaks with #NIEHSfunded scientist Kjersti Aagaard, M.D., Ph.D., about emerging research on the pervasiveness of micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) in the environment, and their potential effects on human biology. bit.ly/3JMivV3 #NIEHSFactor

Join us May 28 at 1pm ET for the next talk in the NIEHS Diversity Speakers Series — “Thriving in a Third Culture” by EDI 365 principal strategist Bela Mistry Gosine. Join on Zoom: bit.ly/3wzIT1v #aanhpi2024

A new technology developed by #NIEHSfunded scientist Manish Arora, Ph.D., may predict future diagnoses of autism and has been granted U.S. FDA “breakthrough device” status. bit.ly/3JUp7k7 #NIEHSFactor

#NIEHSfunded researchers at Wayne State University School of Medicine are reporting new findings that demonstrate a link between exposure to per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in males and health issues in their offspring. research.wayne.edu/news/wayne-sta…

An #NIEHSfunded symposium at NC State University highlighted state-of-the-art methods and research activities using big data to advance environmental health studies. bit.ly/4bzQnQD #NIEHSFactor

🗞️ This month in NIEHS News in Brief…

· NIH climate and health report
· Exposure science data
· Biomed careers

More at bit.ly/3JXLYLU #NIEHSFactor

🧑‍🚒NIEHS is committed to helping keep first responders safe during #wildfires . To that end, our Worker Training Program offers free materials and training in support of wildfire response operations in the U.S.

Learn more at bit.ly/3qQhKR4 #NIEHSWTP