The mission of the NIEHS is to research how the environment affects biological systems across the lifespan and to translate this knowledge to reduce disease and promote human health.| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Cosmetics and personal care products contain a mix of chemicals. Researchers are working to better understand if any affect human health. Some of the chemicals are classified as endocrine disrupting, which means they may interfere with the body’s hormones and cause adverse health effects.| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Toxicology is the study of the harmful effects of chemicals, substances, or environmental agents on living systems.| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder, is a broad range of conditions that affect communication and behavior, usually appearing by age 2. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that autism affects 1 in 44 children.| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a large, complex group of synthetic chemicals that have been used in consumer products around the world since about the 1950s. They are ingredients in various everyday products. For example, PFAS are used to keep food from sticking to packaging or cookware, make clothes and carpets resistant to stains, and create firefighting foam that is more effective. PFAS molecules have a chain of linked carbon and fluorine atoms. Because the carbon-fluorine ...| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences | The mission of NIEHS is to research how the environment affects biological systems across the lifespan and to translate this knowledge to reduce disease and promote human health.| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical produced in large quantities for use primarily in the production of polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins. NIEHS and NTP support research to better understand potential health effects of exposure to BPA.| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Endocrine disruptors are natural or man-made chemicals that may mimic or interfere with the body’s hormones, known as the endocrine system. These chemicals are linked with many health problems in both wildlife and people.| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Information on allergens, asthma, and pulmonary research performed at NIEHS | Additional resources for managing allergies| National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
