Microplastics May Increase Risk for Obesity
Human exposure to microplastics and plastic additives may be linked to an increased risk for obesity, according to a study funded by NIEHS.
Past Research Spotlights
2023
- Aug 2023: View From the Street: Imaging Poverty and Wealth Around the World
- Jun 2023: Breathing Easier: Uncovering Links Between Air Pollution Control Measures and Health
- Apr 2023: New Study Uncovers Mechanism of Heart and Lung Responses to Wildfire Smoke
- Feb 2023: Developmental PFAS Exposures Affect Bone Health, Study Suggests
2022
- Dec 2022: Raising Awareness of Contaminants in Drinking Water
- Oct 2022: Urban Design Plays Important Role in Children’s Well-being
- Aug 2022: Silicone Wristbands Help Researchers Measure Chemical Exposures After Hurricane Harvey
- Jun 2022: Microplastics May Increase Risk for Obesity
- Apr 2022: Using Intervention Research to Improve Health in Indigenous Communities
- Feb 2022: For Insight Into Cookstove Use, Researchers Turn to Behavioral Science
2021
- Dec 2021: Smoke From Wildfires in Alaska May Increase Health Risks for Vulnerable Populations
- Oct 2021: Climate Change May Alter Timing of First Menstruation, Increase Women’s Disease Risk
- Aug 2021: Exploring Climate Trend Data in a CKDu-endemic Region
- Jun 2021: Hurricanes and Tropical Cyclones Associated With Increased Hospitalization Rates in Older Adults
- Apr 2021: Greenness May Prevent Vascular Damage Caused by Air Pollution
- Feb 2021: Agrochemical Pollution and Its Effects on Schistosomiasis Transmission
