Reducing Pesticide Use in Child Care Centers 16:09

In this episode, we’ll hear about an approach to reduce pesticide use in child care centers and the importance of collaboration to create healthy environments that support children’s early learning and development.

Understanding Exposures to Microplastics and Nanoplastics 9:52

In this episode, we’ll learn about exposure to micro- and nanoplastics and how researchers are working to better understand how these tiny plastic particles may affect our health.

Menopause and the Environment 12:18

In this episode, we’ll learn about menopause and how environmental chemicals called phthalates may affect women’s reproductive aging.

Artificial Turf and Your Health 8:57

In this episode, we’ll hear about the potential heat and chemical exposures from playing on artificial turf fields.

PFAS in Drinking Water: Responding to Community Concerns 12:32

In this episode, we’ll hear how scientists responded to residents’ concerns after PFAS was discovered in their drinking water.

Protecting Communities From Lead Exposure 10:51

In this episode, we’ll learn about factors associated with lead exposure and ways to prevent exposure to the toxic metal. The episode focuses on issues of lead contamination in Philadelphia.

The Exposome and Health (Part 1) 12:47

In this episode, we'll learn how studying the exposome helps scientists gain a more holistic understanding of how the environment influences health and disease.

Protecting Firefighter Health 9:47

In this episode, we’ll learn about the mixture of chemicals firefighters are exposed to on the job, how those chemicals may harm health, and best practices to reduce occupational exposures and improve firefighter health.

Spending Time in Nature May Slow Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s Disease Progression 7:01

In this episode, we’ll hear how time spent in nature may protect against Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease risk.

Reducing Exposure to Disinfection Byproducts in Drinking Water 10:37

In this episode, we’ll learn about compounds in drinking water, called disinfection byproducts, that can harm health. We’ll hear how researchers and community groups in rural Kentucky are working to reduce residents’ exposure to these compounds.

Combining Technology and Training to Protect Workers’ Health 14:22

In this episode, we’ll learn how two NIEHS grantees are turning to technology to enhance health and safety training for hazardous materials workers.