Image Ladd Keith appointed to Governor Hobbs' Workplace Heat Safety Task Force Aug. 8, 2025 Ladd Keith, PhD, has been appointed to Arizona Governor Katie Hobb's new Workplace Heat Safety Task Force. Read more
Image Resource-poor neighborhood conditions may increase gestational diabetes risk Aug. 4, 2025 New research from the University of Arizona Mel and Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health showed that living in resource-poor neighborhoods may raise the risk of women developing diabetes during pregnancy, a condition with potential long-term effects on the health of both mother and child. Read more
Image New study links PFAS in firefighter gear to gene activity tied to cancer risk July 25, 2025 University of Arizona researchers found PFAS exposure may alter microRNAs, triggering early biological changes that could help guide future prevention strategies Read more
Image New research uncovers gene impacts of PFAS exposure in firefighters July 24, 2025 A study by center members on PFAS and how they correspond to epigenetic changes. Read more
Image The EPA set formal limits on PFAS in drinking water last spring. How has that affected Arizona? July 24, 2025 The regulation came after years of research tying the human-made chemicals to a range of health issues. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says certain levels of exposure can lead to decreased fertility, prostate, kidney and testicular cancers, and weakened immune systems. Read more
Image NIH awards $2.8M to study environmental, chemical effects on women's fertility July 23, 2025 Despite growing public awareness of the dangers posed by phthalates, exposure to these harmful chemicals remains widespread. Read more
Image Very high levels of toxic chemicals found in eco-friendly menstrual products, study says July 22, 2025 Extremely high levels of toxic chemicals called PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have been found in a small sampling of reusable menstrual pads and panties, according to a new study. Read more
Image Allergies seem nearly impossible to avoid — unless you’re Amish July 20, 2025 In fact, an Amish community in northern Indiana is considered one of the least-allergic populations ever measured in the developed world. Read more
Image CAPLA Faculty Awarded $250K to Start Heat Consortium July 14, 2025 Ladd Keith, PhD, will start a new consortium to address extreme heat in Arizona. Read more
Image Toxic metals linked to impaired growth in infants in Guatemala July 10, 2025 The results of a new study could lead to novel approaches for limiting childbirth-related environmental risks. Read more