European retailers yank popular headphones after study reports trace amounts of hormone-disrupting chemicals
After a study found that many popular headphones had trace amounts of chemicals linked to reproductive and neurobehavior problems, some European retailers pulled the products from their shelves.
Consumer Reports Tested 49 More Baby Formulas for Lead and Arsenic
Almost half were good choices, including some powdered, ready-to-feed, and organic formulas
Baggies, retainers and more: 5 microplastics questions, answered
Is it okay to store food in plastic bags in your freezer? Which foods have a lot of microplastics? This is what I tell my patients.
New science finds babies exposed to more ‘forever chemicals’ than previously known
Two new studies show scope of contamination and need to regulate PFAS as a class. One of the studies was co-written by our PRCCEH Co-Director Aimin Chen, MD, PhD.
Race to Research: Plastics, Microplastics and Human Health Webinar Recording
Megan J. Wolff, PhD, MPH, delivers dynamic and in-depth lecture on what is known – and what is being researched – about the impacts of plastics on human health.
50 members and counting….
PRCCEH has expanded to 50 research Center members – meet our two newest members!
Before You Light Your Fireplace, Use These Tips to Make it Safer for Your Lungs
Experts explain how to enjoy your fireplace safely this winter and protect yourself from indoor air pollutants.
Healthy Housing Best Practice Policy Brief
This policy brief builds on the learnings from Penn Center for Public Health’s October 17, 2025, Healthy Housing Symposium. It outlines evidence-informed recommendations and practices to reduce the risks and burdens of unhealthy housing and to expand access to healthy homes.
Consumer Reports Tested 41 Baby Formulas for Lead and Arsenic
Consumer Reports tested 41 types of powdered formula for a number of toxic chemicals, including arsenic, lead, BPA, acrylamide, and PFAS. We looked at established formulas , newer startups, popular store brands, and imported brands.
January is National Radon Action Month
January is National Radon Action Month, a vital time to raise awareness about one of the most common – and preventable – environmental health risks facing children today.