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New report released on health impacts of Duwamish River cleanup

By Elizabeth Sharpe, Environmental And Occupational Health

May 13, 2013

The UW report recommends ways to protect the health of Native American tribes and others affected by the cleanup.

Do peppers reduce risk of Parkinson’s?

By Elizabeth Sharpe, Environmental And Occupational Health

May 8, 2013

New study suggests dietary nicotine may protect against this disorder, which results from the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells.

Contaminated diet contributes to phthalate and bisphenol A exposure

By Elizabeth Sharpe, Environmental And Occupational Health Sciences

February 27, 2013

People are exposed to these endocrine-disrupting chemicals even if they eat an organic diet and do not store, prepare or cook in plastic containers.

Firing range lead exposure reduced with UW workplace health expertise

By Elizabeth Sharpe, Environmental And Occupational Health

February 15, 2013

UW’s Field Research and Consultation Group in Environmental and Occupational Health assess ventilation systems and airborne lead levels in firing ranges, and offer advice on lowering exposure.