toxics and health

Billions of air pollution particles found in hearts of city dwellers

August 6, 2019

Scientists said an abundance of toxic air pollution nanoparticles was found in the hearts of young city dwellers and this represents a serious public health concern.  A recent comprehensive review…

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Healthy Home-Healthy Child: How Texas PSR’s Toxic Free Child Program Works for Participants and Our Partner Organizations

February 21, 2019
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CBS News interview highlights the harmful effects of many common household toxic chemicals.

January 15, 2019

Excellent interview on CBS News with Dr. Leonardo Trasande, who provides more evidence about the harmful effects of many common household toxic chemicals. Texas PSR operates programs educating young low…

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Texas PSR Highlighted in the Travis County Medical Society Journal

August 13, 2017

The July-August issue of the Travis County Medical Society Journal features an article about Texas PSR’s Toxic-Free Child program: Is it OK to put plastic containers in the microwave? What are…

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New! Toxic-Free Program Materials

July 4, 2017

We are excited to announce the release of new materials for our household toxics education program, Toxic-Free Child! These new materials are available to be used in a range of…

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