Environmental health scientist | Research on toxic metals & phthalates | Neurodevelopmental and metabolic health links (she/her)
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26 Dec 2025
Why this matters: IUBT can be life-saving, but monitoring metals in transfusion materials may help reduce avoidable fetal exposures. @WHO @FIGOHQ
26 Dec 2025
Our prospective cohort study found Hg, Cd, Pb, & As in nearly all maternal/cord blood samples and in every intrauterine transfusion RBC unit. Higher metal levels, especially Hg/As, were linked to small decreases in early developmental scores. doi.org/10.3390/toxics131210… @Toxics_MDPI
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26 Dec 2025
Full paper: doi.org/10.3390/toxics131210…
#ToxicMetals #MaternalChildHealth #Neurodevelopment #ExposureScience
26 Dec 2025
Our prospective cohort study found Hg, Cd, Pb, & As in nearly all maternal/cord blood samples and in every intrauterine transfusion RBC unit. Higher metal levels, especially Hg/As, were linked to small decreases in early developmental scores. doi.org/10.3390/toxics131210… @Toxics_MDPI
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26 Dec 2025
Our prospective cohort study found Hg, Cd, Pb, & As in nearly all maternal/cord blood samples and in every intrauterine transfusion RBC unit. Higher metal levels, especially Hg/As, were linked to small decreases in early developmental scores. doi.org/10.3390/toxics131210… @Toxics_MDPI
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25 Dec 2025
PFAS (“forever chemicals”) are tough to remove. In this study, researchers found a new material that rapidly captures #PFOA with very high capacity; heating breaks down ~54% and the material can be reused, suggesting a practical approach for #PFAS cleanup. doi.org/10.1002/adma.2025098…
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Iman Al-Saleh retweeted
24 Dec 2025
As homes fill with new gadgets this festive season, it’s worth remembering what happens to the old ones.
Phones, fridges or laptops don’t just disappear. The 🌎 generates 62M tonnes of e-waste every year.
Smarter design, stronger rules & better recycling can help #BeatWastePollution: bit.ly/492V3iv
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24 Dec 2025
Urgent warning after lead poisoning case linked to imported coriander dailymail.co.uk/health/artic… via @DailyMail #PublicHealth
#FoodSafety
#LeadExposure
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21 Dec 2025
For those who missed it — our recent paper in IJHEH shows a link between environmental pollutant exposure and metabolic syndrome risk.
19 Dec 2025
Our paper, recently published in IJHEH, shows a link between exposure to environmental pollutants and a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and obesity-related measures.
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2025…
#EnvironmentalHealth #MetabolicSyndrome #PublicHealth #Pollutants #Exposure #Obesity
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21 Dec 2025
This study highlights environmental exposure as an important, yet often overlooked, factor in metabolic health.
Why this matters: Environmental exposures are modifiable risk factors for metabolic health.
@ElsevierConnect @WHO @WHOEMRO
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Iman Al-Saleh retweeted
19 Dec 2025
#Hertfordshire #AirPollution #WoodBurning #Health
@hertscc @BroxbourneCC @DacorumBC @EastHerts @HertsmereBC @NorthHertsDC @StAlbansCouncil @StevenageBC @ThreeRiversDC @WatfordCouncil @WelHatCouncil
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19 Dec 2025
Our paper, recently published in IJHEH, shows a link between exposure to environmental pollutants and a higher risk of metabolic syndrome and obesity-related measures.
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.ijheh.2025…
#EnvironmentalHealth #MetabolicSyndrome #PublicHealth #Pollutants #Exposure #Obesity
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Iman Al-Saleh retweeted
Are ultra-processed foods the new tobacco? Find out May 5 at 12p PT when Dr. Laura Schmidt, UCSF and Jessie Gouck, CA Dept of Public Health share what they know. Moderated by Dr. Isabel Modzerera, Berkeley Public Health. Register today! berkeley.zoom.us/webinar/reg…
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Professional development trainings geared specifically towards public health investigators are being offered by the #SHARP Program this summer. These short, intensive learning opportunities are offered virtually, in-person in NYC and hybrid. publichealth.columbia.edu/SH…
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Iman Al-Saleh retweeted
10 Apr 2025
LOW IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Onions are the 4th lowest carbon footprint out of the most popular vegetables. Onions also require relatively few resources to grow, such as land, water & pesticides, and are often sold loose rather than in plastic packaging.
🦋LJC
#globalwarming #plasticpollution #Nature #resources #conservation #Food
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Until we can defeat pro-plastic polluting and lobbying corporations to limit plastic production, we need to take the microplastic problem into our own - consumer - hands.
Check out our site. We're compiling every possible way to avoid microplastics for consumers.
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Iman Al-Saleh retweeted
9 Apr 2025
Over 80% of people have microplastic toxins in their bodies.
And there’s a strong chance you’re one of them.
Here’s how they entered your bloodstream — and why it’s more serious than you think:
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A large population of Americans still use Teflon pans today, unknowingly consuming toxic and endocrine disrupting chemicals.
Check us out to Learn more about microplastics and chemicals in your kitchenware, clothing, water, and food.
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4 Apr 2025
Is fluoridated water linked to a higher risk of #autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders?
A study tracking 73,254 kids over 10 years suggests it might, despite its benefits in preventing tooth decay. #PublicHealth #Fluoride #childrenhealth bmcpediatr.biomedcentral.com…
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Freezing to 0 F inactivates any microbes like bacteria, yeasts, and molds. Once thawed, they can become active and multiply, increasing the risk of foodborne illness.
Always handle thawed foods like perishables to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria! ➡️ fsis.usda.gov/food-safety/sa…
ALT Freezing doesn't kill bacteria. It can inactivate microbes but doesn't kill them. Thorough cooking after thawing is essential for safety.
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Iman Al-Saleh retweeted
2 Apr 2025
Frontiers | Relationship between air pollution exposure and insulin resistance in Chinese middle-aged and older populations: evidence from Chinese cohort
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Iman Al-Saleh retweeted
1 Apr 2025
Yonkers area folks, join us, @Nycd16Indivis and our other awesome co-hosts for a FREE #EARTHMONTH SCREENING of the ground-breaking, inspiring documentary, PLASTIC PEOPLE at the Yonkers Riverfront Library on Sunday, April 27. RSVP now at: bit.ly/plasticpeople4-27 @plasticpeople_
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