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Gene-Environment Interaction |
Nearly all diseases result from a complex interaction between an individual’s genetic make-up and the environmental agents that he or she is exposed to. |
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Radon |
Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas. It comes from the natural decay of uranium or thorium found in nearly all soils. |
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Dust Mites |
Dust mites are tiny microscopic relatives of the spider and live on mattresses, bedding, upholstered furniture, carpets and curtains. |
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Studies in the Natural History & Pathogenesis of Childhood-Onset and Adult-Onset Idiopathic Inflammatory Myopathies |
This study will evaluate subjects with adult- and childhood-onset myositis to learn more about their causes and the immune system changes and medical problems associated with them. |
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Environmental Risk Factors for the Anti-Synthetase Syndrome – The MYORISK Study |
This study intends to investigate the genetic and environmental risk factors involved in the development of myositis, an autoimmune muscle disease that causes chronic muscle weakness. |
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Hexavalent Chromium |
Hexavalent chromium is a form of the metallic element chromium. Chromium is a naturally occurring element found in rocks, animals, plants, soil, and volcanic dust and gases. |
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Black Cohosh Study |
Black Cohosh is an herbal supplement taken by some women to treat hot flashes, cramps, or other symptoms. |
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Body Weight & Puberty Study |
Over the past decade, there has been an alarming trend toward earlier breast development in girls. There have been some recent reports that overweight girls are developing breast tissue earlier than normal weight girls. |
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Breast Cancer |
Approximately 246,000 women in the United States, or 1 in 8, are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. |
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For Educators |
Looking for some resources to help you teach kids about environmental health? Here are some good sources for lesson plans, activities, educational materials, and more. |
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| high school students | 0.357511 |
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| air pollution | 0.342268 |
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