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Heat and constant exposure to toxic metals and metalloids can be a dangerous combination for the kidneys of agricultural workers, a new University of Arizona study found.

Melissa Herbst-Kralovetz, LifeSpan Digital Health and Dr. Eric Reiman are being recognized by the Arizona Bioindustry Association.

Auto repair shops employ approximately 1% of the U.S. labor force. Workers in this industry are routinely exposed to volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which are gases emitted from certain solids or liquids found in many products and processes. Exposure to VOCs is often associated with irreversible health effects, including asthma, cardiovascular disease, cancer, and cognitive and neurological symptoms. Despite these risks, VOC exposure studies are quite sparse.

A new study suggests a clear link between long-term exposure to air pollution and dementia.

Amanda Wilson, PhD, was given an award by the International Society of Exposure Science.

LA fires released hexavalent chromium, a known carcinogen, into the air.

Working with members of the Hopi Tribe, this project recruited 76 households throughout Hopi lands and conducted chemical analyses to assess arsenic levels in various water sources at two different time points. The team also administered questionnaires for a more comprehensive understanding of participants’ usual food intake.

A public-facing research database highlights collaborations between UA researchers and AZ Tribes.