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National ALS Biorepository – A Component of the National ALS Registry

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Learn how ALS researchers from around the world can access and use ALS Biorepository samples as a valuable resource in their fight to identify the causes of ALS. The National ALS Biorepository is a component of the National ALS Registry that will increase the number of biological samples from persons with ALS available for research.  Read More >

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Categories Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Division of Toxicology and Human Health Sciences

Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Prevention

CO Poisoning

When power outages occur after severe weather, using alternative sources of power can cause carbon monoxide (CO) to build up in a home and poison the people and animals inside. Every year, at least 430 people die in the U. S. from accidental CO poisoning. Approximately 50,000 people in the U.S. visit the emergency department Read More >

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Categories Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Division of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects, National Center for Environmental Health

Radon: We Track That!

Tracking Network

CDC’s Tracking Network connects people with vital information on a variety of health and environmental topics. You can use data and information collected about radon to help determine individual and community risk for radon and inform community interventions. Read More >

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Categories Division of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects, National Center for Environmental Health

Protect Yourself and Your Family from Radon

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Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after cigarette smoking. If you smoke and live in a home with high radon levels, you increase your risk of developing lung cancer. Having your home tested is the only effective way to determine whether you and your family are at risk of high radon exposure. Read More >

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Categories Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Division of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects, National Center for Environmental Health

Martin Luther King Jr. and Environmental Justice: A Leader Ahead of His Time

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his work toward social justice.

Every year we celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his work toward social justice, civil liberties, and equal rights for all. His actions, including civil disobedience and passive resistance, led to widely known legal achievements such as the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Might Read More >

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Categories Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), National Center for Environmental Health

NCEH/ATSDR – Top 10 “Your Health, Your Environment” Blog Posts of 2017

As another year draws to a close, perhaps you’ve realized that you didn’t get a chance to read all of the “Your Health, Your Environment” blog posts. To help you get caught up, here are the ten most popular posts of 2017: Read More >

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Categories Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), National Center for Environmental Health

Be Prepared to Stay Safe and Healthy in Winter

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Winter storms and cold temperatures can be hazardous. Stay safe and healthy by planning ahead. Prepare your home and cars. Prepare for power outages and outdoor activity. Check on older adults. Read More >

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Categories Division of Environmental Hazards and Health Effects, Emergency Preparedness, National Center for Environmental Health

Protect Yourself from Wildfire Smoke

Dry conditions in parts of the United States increase the potential for wildfires in or near wilderness areas. Stay alert for wildfire warnings and take action to protect yourself and your family from wildfire smoke. Read More >

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Categories Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Emergency Preparedness, National Center for Environmental Health

CDC’s Research on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss

Dr. Yulia Carroll, left, senior medical officer, and Mr. John Eichwald, audiologist, at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Environmental Health in Atlanta, GA. These opinions are the authors’ and do not necessarily represent the official position of CDC or the Department of Health and Human Services.

For nearly 50 years, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has researched noise-induced hearing loss in the workplace, providing guidelines to help reduce risk. In 2015, CDC received inquiries from both the public and medical community about noise-induced hearing loss in non-workplace settings. Read More >

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Categories National Center for Environmental Health

Lead Hazards in Some Holiday Toys and Toy Jewelry

Baby chewing on toy

Protect children from exposure to lead in metal and plastic toys, especially imported toys, antique toys, and toy jewelry. Many children get toys and toy jewelry as gifts during the holiday season but some toys may contain lead hazards. Lead is invisible to the naked eye and has no smell. Read More >

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Categories Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR), Division of Emergency and Environmental Health Services, National Center for Environmental Health
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