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Stories for kids about the environment and health.

Cigarette smoke contains a number of toxic chemicals and irritants. People with allergies may be more sensitive to cigarette smoke than others and research studies indicate that smoking may aggravate allergies.

Hazardous wastes are discarded materials with properties that make them potentially harmful to human health or the environment.

Radon is a colorless, odorless radioactive gas. It comes from the natural decay of uranium or thorium found in nearly all soils.

Occupational health refers to the identification and control of the risks arising from physical, chemical, and other workplace hazards in order to establish and maintain a safe and healthy working environment.

Studies requiring gene expression analysis by microarray methods require the extraction of high quality RNA. Fresh, frozen tissue is the optimal sample for these studies. A detailed protocol to assist the investigator in tissue collection, RNA extraction and RNA quality assessment.

Neurological diseases and disorders are those that affect the brain, including Parkinson’s Disease and Alzheimer’s Disease.

Cardiovascular disease refers to a class of diseases that pertain to the heart of blood vessels, and is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Autism, also known as ASD, is a spectrum of disorders that causes impairment in social interaction, as well as the presence of repetitive, restricted behaviors and interests.

Millions of Americans and people worldwide are overweight or obese.