Young women who use conventional foundation, blush and mascara have higher levels of phthalates in their blood which block hormones from properly signaling in the body, disrupting important reproductive and neurological systems. Read the article: bit.ly/3OEPqhD

Climate Change, Migration & Health in Latin America & the Caribbean - Register for a webinar series examining the relationship between #ClimateChange, international #migration, and population health in the unique regions of Latin America and the Caribbean. columbiauniversity.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Happening Now! Dr. Yoshi Ornelas' Lunch and Learn. MSPH ARB room 532 #YouthEmpowerment

Lunch and Learn: “Right to Breathe: Youth-Led Initiatives for Cleaner Air” @yoshi_ra #YouthEmpowerment #EHS ColumbiaPublicHealth

NEW COMMENTARY: Indoor Temperature and Energy Insecurity: Implications for Prenatal Health Disparities in Extreme Heat Events ➡️ ow.ly/3FCy50QMQBv Gabriella Meltzer Dr. Diana Hernández Blair J. Wylie ColumbiaPublicHealth julie herbstman

Great coverage of why we need address the #climatecrisis through the lens of #climatejustice. Low-income people & communities of color are the most vulnerable to #climatechange and it's impacts like extreme heat.

Congratulations Ana Navas Acien! We are lucky to have you. #EHS ColumbiaPublicHealth

New research reveals that cutting motor vehicle emissions doesn't just save $82 million annually – it's a lifeline for 58,000+ children, shielding them from respiratory risks and securing a brighter, cleaner tomorrow! Columbia_CCCEH #ColumbiaEHS #CleanAir ow.ly/ejzm50QRjF2

Breath of fresh air! New research reveals Kraków's crackdown on coal emissions slashed #pollution levels by 40%, leading to fewer #asthma cases and better birth outcomes for children. Columbia_CCCEH #ColumbiaEHS ow.ly/yylE50QTbQC

79% of US children younger than 13 years use beauty items like glitter, lip gloss, hair products and face paint that may containing harmful toxins chemicals Columbia_CCCEH Earthjustice #toxic #personalcareproducts #HealthyLiving Read the study here: bit.ly/3TerTVt

Explore the hidden world of #PublicHealth with Columbia Mailman professors Robert Fullilove & David Rosner on PBS's "The Invisible Shield." From historical challenges to COVID-19, discover the unsung heroes protecting our well-being. Robert Fullilove Columbia Sociomedical Sciences ow.ly/oX9u50R9h5q

New Research from PNAS Nexus shows one in ten children living downwind from a general airport is lead poisoned. "When it comes to our children, the science is clear, exposure to lead can cause irreversible and life-long health effects,” M. Regan, EPA. bit.ly/3GZPpAK

Fruit and vegetable "prescriptions" linked to better health, study finds. Dr.Mitchell Elkind: "Poor nutrition and nutrition insecurity are major drivers of chronic disease globally..." 1/n msn.com/en-us/health/o…

Breathing in pollutants causes oxidative stress & lung inflammation, affecting the entire body. #ColumbiaEHS's Marianthi-Anna Kioumourtzoglou warns that air pollution is linked to heart issues, pregnancy complications, and cognitive problems in kids. ow.ly/91cX50RY7I9

“We must determine which uses of plastic remain essential; eliminate those that aren’t; and design new materials to replace still essential plastics.”Pete Myers ehn.org/end-plastic-po…

Casi todas las personas tienen alteradores endocrinos en su cuerpo. Le explicamos qué son estas sustancias químicas y cómo podemos evitar exponernos a ellas. #saludambiental #disruptoresendocrinos @ehnewsroom 👉👉 ehn.org/que-son-los-di…

Congratulations to Matt Perzanowski ColumbiaPublicHealth -- bringing solutions to environmental health problems: time.com/6983695/how-ai…

“For me, the takeaway is: Protect pregnancy,” says Marcela Tamayo, environmental epidemiologist ColumbiaPublicHealth #ColumbiaEHS leveraging her decades of experience to talk to the The New York Times about fluoride in drinking water nytimes.com/2024/05/22/wel…

Full day of emotions ColumbiaPublicHealth #ColumbiaEHS -- honoring two giants in environmental health sciences: Ricky Perera & Regina Santella 🙏 for your inspiring leadership Columbia_CCCEH Center for Environmental Health and Justice -- best people, best team💞

Hot weather can trap toxic ozone #pollution over cities, worsening air quality and impacting our health. Columbia Mailman's Marianthi-Anna Kioumourtzoglou explains the science and health risks. #ColumbiaEHS ow.ly/WNLM50SAx1I