Collaborative for Health and Environment

04/06/2026

A new study revealed that two chemicals used to make plastic more flexible are linked to premature births and thousands of infant deaths.

“This is a dangerous class of chemicals. . . in the context of all the efforts that we’re taking to have more babies born in the United States, we should also make sure that babies are born healthy.” - Dr. Leonardo Trasande, senior author of the new study and the Jim G. Hendrick, M.D., Professor of pediatrics at NYU Langone’s Grossman School of Medicine in NYC

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A chemical used in toys and consumer products is linked to thousands of infant deaths and millions of preterm births worldwide, a new study found.

03/31/2026

Dr. Shanna Swan discusses the intervention study that's featured in the new documentary, . She shares the science behind the movie, details of the “detox” process the participating couples undertook, and how to understand the implications of this experiment.

“I’m asking if people who are infertile change the products they use everyday - products that contain toxic chemicals - will that change their chances of getting pregnant? And will it lower their body burden of the chemicals -- that we know are harmful in many other ways also -- that they are getting from these everyday products?”

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Dr. Shanna Swan discusses the intervention study that's featured in the new documentary, . She shares the science behind the movie, details o...

03/23/2026

Dr. Veena Singla discusses the basics of chemical recycling and why it is not the solution to our plastic problems.

“The more effective solutions are the ones that will actually reduce plastic production overall, like reuse and refill systems- not chemical recycling. So finally, I can tell you what chemical recycling is not: chemical recycling is not the magical solution to our plastic problems.”

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Dr. Veena Singla discusses the basics of chemical recycling and why it is not the solution to our plastic problems.To watch the full webinar, visit https://w...

03/16/2026

To mark Women's History Month, we're celebrating women who have made history in the environmental health field, leaving a lasting impact on future generations. 🌷

From publishing hundreds of papers to being featured in high-profile media outlets, Dr. Brenda Eskenazi, Dr. Linda Birnbaum, and Dr. Shanna Swan continue to highlight the need for fewer toxic chemical exposures and a healthier world.

“We must keep pushing, learning, studying, educating, and working together with community groups and policymakers to make the world cleaner and safer for our children and generations to come.” - Dr. Brenda Eskenazi

➡️ Swipe to learn the stories of these remarkable trailblazers.

Watch , now streaming globally only on Netflix.

03/12/2026

Ready to get an early start on spring cleaning?

Swipe to see how to protect yourself and your loved ones this season by using non-toxic products and cleaning strategies🌷

To learn more ways to reduce harmful exposures, visit https://prhe.ucsf.edu/toxic-matters

03/10/2026

Approximately 9% of men and 13.1% of women of childbearing age have problems with infertility, according to the National Institutes of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

External factors are linked to these disturbing trends, such as exposures to EDCs, pesticides, heat, and lifestyle factors.

“Chemicals in our environment and unhealthy lifestyle practices in our modern world are disrupting our hormonal balance, causing varying degrees of reproductive havoc that can foil fertility and lead to long-term health problems even after one has left the reproductive years.” - Dr. Shanna Swan

To learn more about infertility and environmental exposures, visit https://www.healthandenvironment.org/key-topics/infertility

🎥 Make sure to save the date for on March 16, and keep an eye out for details about our conversation with Dr. Shanna Swan about the movie on April 2!

02/25/2026

Did you know, Black women are over-exposed to and under-protected from toxic chemicals in the beauty and personal care products they use every day?

To combat the injustice of Black beauty, Breast Cancer Prevention Partners created the Non-Toxic Black Beauty Project.

This project aims to tackle the environmental injustice of Black beauty with its own database of non-toxic Black-owned beauty products and a list of brands that Black women can trust.

“Everyone deserves safe products, no matter where they live or shop. The critical next step is ensuring that these products are available and accessible to everyone.”

To learn more, visit safecosmetics.org/black-beauty-project/

02/17/2026

As seasons shift, many people experience Seasonal Depression. The symptoms usually occur during the fall and winter months when there is less sunlight, and usually improve with the arrival of spring. The most difficult months for people with seasonal depression (or seasonal affective disorder) in the United States tend to be January and February.

Shorter days. Less sunlight. Disrupted routines. Add climate change and anxiety on top of that, and it can feel overwhelming.

The good news? There are ways to care for your mental health during seasonal transitions.

Your mental health matters in every season.

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02/12/2026

Dr. Ray Dorsey, co-author of The Parkinson’s Plan, discusses how Parkinson’s disease is one of the world’s fastest growing brain diseases - how the environment contributes to that trend, and what can be done to address it.

“So how do you go from a disease that has not been classified in medical literature to affecting 6 people in London to one affecting 6,000,000 people and being the world’s fastest-growing brain disease in the world?”

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Dr. Ray Dorsey, co-author of The Parkinson’s Plan, discusses how Parkinson’s disease is one of the world’s fastest growing brain diseases - how the environme...

02/11/2026

Roses are red, violets are blue, this Valentine’s Day, let’s choose what’s healthy for us too🌹

This Valentine’s Day, consider finding healthy and sustainable alternatives to make this day special for you and your loved ones. From trying new experiences to making homemade skincare, let’s remember that we can apply these ideas to spread love to our environment and each other every day.

❣️Swipe to see your love language (environmental health edition)

02/02/2026

This Black History Month, we are spotlighting the work of our partners, Black Women For Wellness and WEACT for Environmental Justice. Both organizations are committed to advocating for the health and protection of communities of color.

We invite you to support their organizations and other similar groups as we continue to engage and mobilize for the safety of the next generation.

01/29/2026

To kick off the new year, we're highlighting two of our CHE advisors dedicated to promoting environmental health through academics and communication🌻

In addition to being one of CHE’s advisors, Audrey Tran Lam serves on several boards, including Pesticide Action Network, Heartland Health Research Alliance, and more. CHE advisor Sharyle Patton leads the Commonweal Biomonitoring Resource Center, and has a long career supporting science-based efforts to reduce chemical harms.

“I'm particularly interested in those chemicals that are used in industrial processes. . . I see bio-monitoring as looking at the human body and seeing how it mirrors what is going on in the globe, in terms of how we are polluting the air, the water, the soil, the food we eat, the products we use.”

To learn more about these two, visit https://www.healthandenvironment.org/about/staff-and-advisors/