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New study highlights pervasive impact of consumer products on air quality in homes

Study reports on cleaning products and breast cancer

Research review boards sometimes create barriers between researchers, community members, and study participants

Tests find new contaminants in Cape Cod's drinking water supply

President's Cancer Panel highlights everyday exposures to environmental pollutants and cancer

Silent Spring Institute organizes scientific workshop on mammary gland evaluation and risk assessment

Media Coverage

Endocrine-disrupting chemicals are indoor risk, WebMD

Potential link between household cleaning products and breast cancer should be investigated say researchers, Medical News Today

Study suggests link of cleaners to breast cancer, The Columbus Dispatch

Household Exposure Study highlighted by the NIEHS' Gwen Collman, The Environmental Factor

Director of Research, Ruthann Rudel, participates in review of soy infant formula, The Environmental Factor

What's in the water: Drugs, chemicals found in area drinking water, WCVB-TV

New at Silent Spring Institute

Join the Conversation with President's Cancer Panel Member Dr. Margaret Kripke on Tuesday, September 21st

Director of Research, Ruthann Rudel, presented at the Institute of Medicine's meeting on breast cancer and the environment

Massachusetts Environmental Trust funds Silent Spring Institute research by the sale of specialty license plates

Did You Know?

In the 30 years since unleaded gas was introduced in the United States, blood lead levels have dropped dramatically.