Health & Education

NIEHS is committed to conducting the most rigorous research in environmental health sciences, and to communicating the results of this research to the public.
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Environmental Health Topics

NIEHS supports and conducts studies to determine how chemicals and environmental agents may influence a variety of diseases. Access a wide range of information NIEHS makes available.

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Brochures & Fact Sheets

Looking for information about NIEHS or environmental health research? The Brochures & Fact Sheets webpage allows users to search using several topic areas, such as title, environmental agent, or disease.
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Environmental Health Science Education

The Environmental Health Science Education website provides educators, students, and scientists with easy access to reliable tools, resources and classroom materials.

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Kids Environment | Kids Health

A resource for kids, parents, and teachers to find fun and educational materials related to health, science, and the environment we live in today.
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Endocrine Disruptors Research

NIEHS has been a pioneer in conducting research on the health effects of endocrine disruptors for more than three decades, starting with the endocrine-disrupting effects of the pharmaceutical, diethylstilbestrol (DES).

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Essential Oils

Essential oils, which are obtained through mechanical pressing or distillation, are concentrated plant extracts that retain the natural smell and flavor of their source.

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