A Doctor’s Viewpoint: Housing Quality and Children’s Health
Young children spend the vast majority of their time indoors at home. or many children, however, the physical condition of their home environment is often beyond the control of their parents and is dangerous to their health and development.

A Doctor's Viewpoint: Chemical Contaminants and Farmed Salmon
CHEC Science Advisory Committee member Dr. David Carpenter discusses the health risks of chemical contaminants in farmed salmon. Is it safe to eat?

A Doctor's Viewpoint: Pesticides
Household pesticide use exposes children to toxic chemicals. Find out what the risks are and what you can do about them.

A Doctor's Viewpoint: Sun and Insect Protection
Warm weather means fun in the sun and, sometimes, bug bites or stings. Covering up is the best way to protect children from the sun's strong rays and those pesky bugs. There are other steps to take as well.

A Doctor's Viewpoint: The Womb Cannot Protect Against Many Toxins
Dr. Maida P. Galvez, of Mount Sinai School of Medicine's Center for Children's Environmental Health and Disease Prevention Research explains how some chemical toxins can cross the placenta and why that is harmful.

A Doctor's Viewpoint: Why Air Pollutants Harm Kids
Dr. Phil Landrigan discusses the impact of air pollutants on children.

A Doctor's Viewpoint: Winter and Indoor Air
When it's cold outside, we close the doors and windows to stay warm. But what does that do to our the quality of the air indoors?

Allergies in the Garden
Think you or your child can't work in the garden becuase of allergies? Think again. Proper planning and the right information can help you cope.

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Environmental Exposures
PCBs and lead have been linked to behavioral disorders. This fact sheet from the Center for Children's Health and the Environment at Mt. Sinai School of Medicine discusses the research on environmental factors and behavioral disorders.

Autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorders: A Brief Overview
A basic overview of autism from noted child development expert and CHEC Scientific Advisory Board member, Stanley Greenspan, M.D.

Autism and Environmental Exposures
Rates of autism, a developmental disorder, globally are rising. This fact sheet from the Center for Children's Health and the Environment of Mount Sinai School of Medicine, explores possible environmental links to this disease.

Breathing Space: Asthma Triggers
Eight asthma triggers to watch out for.

Breathing Space: What You Can Do to Stop the Rise of Asthma
As asthma rates have increased worldwide, people are learning how to prevent its onset as well as reduce the triggers that can cause attacks.

Carpet Cleaners and Kawasaki Disease
When Jett Travolta was only 15 months old, he came down with Kawasaki Disease. Jett's mother, actress Kelly Preston, wonders if the carpet cleaners she used may have triggered this rare disease in her baby.

Electromagnetic Fields
Electromagnetic fields, or EMFs, are produced by electricity and electrical appliances. While there is some controversy about how dangerous they are, it's a good idea to minimize your exposure when you can.

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