Environmental Health News

Researchers at the University of Arizona, led by biomedical engineering professor Jeong-Yeol Yoon, have developed a system to detect potentially harmful “forever chemicals” with a smartphone.

Endometrial cancer is the most common cancer of the female reproductive organs. One of the only ways to diagnose it requires an invasive procedure.

Scientists collecting water, air and soil samples in neighborhoods ravaged by fires say they’re concerned about long-term health risks for residents.

A grant from the American Cancer Society will allow researchers to develop a comprehensive picture of the factors that may contribute to increased cancer risk in some neighborhoods.

Contrary to what people might think, North American forests are burning less, not more, according to new data. A study published in Nature Communications reveals how this trend may be causing more aggressive fires.

The average brain may contain a spoonful of plastic, a new study suggests.

According to a recent study 45% of the tap water in the United States is contaminated with "forever chemicals" that are considered dangerous to human health.

Earlier this month, the City of Tucson filed a lawsuit against the United States Air Force over the contamination of its water supply by per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) released from Davis Monthan Air Force Base (DMAB).