News and Announcements

2026

• EPA calls for more focus on microplastics in water (Food Fix.)
• 10 Questions With… Megan MacDonald, head of the School of Exercise, Sport, & Health Sciences | OSU Today (Oregon State University News.)
• In radon's ground zero, leaders have failed to protect Ohioans from deadly gas for decades (MSN News)
• A killer in the classroom: Ohio schools fail to test for radon, leaving kids vulnerable (MSN)
• Where Others see Medical Waste, OSU’s Kaitlin Fogg sees Women’s Health Advances (Corvallis Advocate)
• Mild Hypoxia Rewires the Preterm Brain Without Direct Injury (Neuroscience News)
• Pittcon 2026: Jennifer Field on PFAS Environmental Forensics, Part II
• Study: Used turnout gear during training not a source of PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ (FireRescue1)
• Pittcon 2026: Jennifer Field on PFAS Environmental Forensics, Part I
• How do we know if microplastics affect our health? (The Public's Radio)
• Oregon releases plan to reduce the burden of cancer statewide (OHSU News)
• New review identifies pathways for managing PFAS waste in semiconductor manufacturing (EurekAlert!)
• Not All Green Space Is Heart-Healthy: Trees Help, Grass Doesn’t (Study Finds)
• Oregon’s first microplastics laboratory is up and running at Portland State University (EurekaAlert!)
• A scientist questioned new microplastics findings. Then other researchers fired back. (The Washington Post)
• Problem Solvers: Bend residents raise concerns over aircraft noise (KTVZ)
• Phospho-Tau Might Take Down Viruses (AlzForum)
• Spectroscopy on Screen: Expert Insights and Hot Topics of 2025 (Spectroscopy Online)
• 6 Fast Food Items You Love That Are Loaded With Plastic Chemicals (Vice)

2025

• The #1 Thing You Should Always Do Before Cooking Broccoli (Health.com)
• This common nut can lower your risk of heart disease, dementia and diabetes (MSN)
• Longitudinal replicated metagenomic analysis of biosolids-amended soils reveals enrichment of ARGs, virulence factors, and ESKAPE pathogens (Nature)
• Research finds troubling factor that can increase risk of breast cancer: 'We … need policies that help' (Yahoo News)
• New analysis yields clearer picture of toxin-producing blue-green algae blooms | Newsroom (Oregon State University News)
• Don’t Forget to Read the Fish Advisory (Voices of the Valley)
• Oregon State University researcher finds link between air pollution, breast cancer
• Biodegradable Plastics: Help or Hype? • The Revelator (The Revelator)
• Firefighters wear wristbands to track harmful exposures (Chemical & Engineering News)
• OSU researchers design a highly effective, low-dose, manganese-MOF MRI agent (News-Medical.net)
• Air pollution, even at low levels, may heighten breast cancer risk (US Right to Know)
• Outdoor air pollution linked to higher incidence of breast cancer (Polk Itemizer-Observer)
• Your Lifestyle And Your Location Could Decide Whether You Will Get The Dreaded C | Breast Cancer Awareness Month 2025 (ETV Bharat)
• Scientists raise eyebrows at costly new blood detox treatments: 'You're going to be reexposed' (MSN)
• Warnings Issued Over Contamination Caused by US Military Bases (Newsweek)
• One of the biggest microplastic pollution sources isn’t straws or grocery bags – it’s your tires (The Invading Sea)
• A bill to boost California’s oil production is on Gov. Newsom’s desk (LAist)
• States want to ban ‘forever chemicals’ in cookware. These chefs say don’t do it (Seattle Times)
• California Wants to Ban ‘Forever Chemicals’ in Pans. These Chefs Say Don’t Do It. (The New York Times)
• Snacking on almonds daily can help cut cholesterol (Standard Media)
• Noise study reveals Portland's loudest neighborhoods
• Great Lakes Microplastics Research Could Inform National and Global Policy (Inside Climate News)
• PFAS experts answer common questions about 'forever chemicals' and the risks to human health
• Research detects ‘unhealthy’ noise levels in multiple Portland neighborhoods (MSN)
• Almond Snack Boosts Health in Metabolic Syndrome (Mirage News)
• This 2-Ingredient Water Hack Can Help Fight Inflammation, Weight Gain, and More (Best Life Online)
• Opinion: How Oregon State's AI capstone projects support industry and research needs (Portland Business Journal)
• Scientists issue urgent call ahead of final plastics treaty talks (Phys.org)
• Scientists issue urgent call ahead of final plastics treaty talks: This is the world’s last chance to act (University of Portsmouth)
• Almost 50% of Microplastic Pollution Comes From Cars. Here's Why. (Science Alert)
• Plastic pollution is a global problem': MUN prof helping to guide United Nations Global Plastics Treaty
• Your new BFF: SPF (Daily Barometer)
• Study documents unhealthy noise in Portland, provides research framework for other cities | Newsroom (Oregon State University News)
• Policy Success: Fees and Bans on Plastic Bags Reduce Beach Trash (EOS)
• Low Vitamin D Symptoms: 9 Signs You Might Be Vitamin D Deficient (Shape)
• Protective role of dietary zinc on DNA damage, oxidative stress, and metal toxicity (Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences)
• Snacking on almonds good for health (Ahmedabad Mirror)
• How to burn belly fat: 'Nutrient-dense snack' praised by scientists (GB News)
• Science says plastic bag bans really do work (Yahoo)
• Trump administration actions contradict MAHA rhetoric on toxic chemicals (NPR)
• This simple snacking habit could help cut your cholesterol, study finds (Science Focus)
• How almonds help tackle metabolic syndrome (The Hans India)
• Almonds Can Help Gut Health & More, OSU Researchers Say (Newstalk KIT)
• Daily almond snack helps people with metabolic syndrome
• Almonds can Boost Gut and Heart Health in Adults With Metabolic Syndrome (Medical Dialogues)
• A Handful Of Hope: Daily Almonds Show Healthy Promise (India West)
• Eating 56g of a simple snack may cut high blood pressure risk among certain adults (Get Surrey)
• Just 2 oz of this snack a day helps fight health issue that can lead to heart disease, dementia and diabetes (New York Post)
• A handful of almonds daily can help you fight metabolic syndrome (Thip Media)
• Daily Almond Intake May Help Combat Metabolic Syndrome, Study Finds (India New England News)
• Suffering from metabolic syndrome? Almonds may help improve health, finds study (Mid-Day)
• Using health records and location data to identify asthma triggers (News Medical)
• Outdoor Recreation Public Health Necessity (KEX News)
• Research cuts conflict with MAHA's stated goals (UA Little Rock Public Radio)
• How a $22.5M gift from the Giants started a war over microplastics (San Francisco Standard)
• Study links radon gas to childhood leukemia (KSL.com)
• Health Benefits of Fermented Foods
• Academy names three UO researchers as ‘emerging inventors’ (University of Oregon News)
• Beyond DNA: Scientists Explore New Frontiers in Biology Research (Apple Valley News Now)
• Kennedy eyes tougher packaging rules, spotlight on microplastics
• Exposure to phthalates during pregnancy can affect a newborn’s brain development, study finds (WDSU)
• L.A. fire contaminant levels could sicken the marine food chain, new tests show
• The paradox of plastic (Salish Current)
• Experts expose alarming truth about chemicals building up in our bodies: 'It's like playing whack-a-mole' (The Cool Down)
• Happy Linus Pauling Day! Why you should eat an orange to celebrate the Oregon-born scientist (OregonLive)
• USAID cuts hit home, impact OSU program (Gazette-Times)
• “A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity”: Independent scientists advocate for an effective Global Plastics Treaty (Environmental Health News)
• 10 Questions With... Diana Rohlman, associate professor and senior researcher in the Department of Environmental and Molecular Toxicology | OSU Today (Oregon State Today)
• Beyond DNA: How Environments Influence Biology to Make Things Happen (Newswise)
• Plastic particles found in 99% of tested seafood samples (Earth.com)
• Examining The Benefits Of Warm Lemon Water, Effectively Losing Weight? (VOI)
• Seafood shocker as 99% of US products comes back positive for toxic chemicals linked to cancer (Daily Mail)
• Researchers detect microplastics in the muscle tissues of Oregon seafood (The Advocate)
• Seafood samples contain high levels of microplastics in US state, say researchers (Fox News)
• Scientists Find Microplastics in 99% of Seafood Samples (Earth.org)
• Abortion Pill Limits, Protections Dominate Statehouse Lobbying (Bloomberg Law)
• Are There Microplastics in Your Favorite Sushi? (AOL)
• Study reveals microplastics widespread in seafood caught in Oregon's waters (Baird Maritime)
• Scientists Discover “Concerning” Levels of Microplastics in Popular Seafoods (Sci Tech Daily)
• Microplastics are ‘widespread’ in Oregon seafood, Portland State University finds (KOIN)

2024

• Our bodies are full of microplastics, but what are they doing to us? Scientists are searching for answers (OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting))
• Bad' bacteria can trigger painful gut contractions; new research shows how (Science Daily)
• OSU-invented bracelets help measure chemicals and pollutants (OPB)
• Microplastics research probes the type of dangers they may pose to our bodies (Boise State Public Radio)
• Inside the ‘campaign of harassment’ to suppress anti-plastic health warnings (iNews)
• Study links gas commonly found in Utah homes to childhood leukemia (KSL News)
• Stress and Gut Health in Pets: How the Microbiome Could Be the Key to Happier, Healthier Dogs and Cats (My Vet Candy)
• IOC Co-Authors New Commentary on Highway Reclamation Impacts on Population Health (Boston University)
• More states ban PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals,’ in more products (Stateline)
• How to: Reduce microplastics in your life (Oregon State University)
• PFAS levels increasing in Arctic animals, study finds (The New Lede)
• Radon linked to childhood leukemia: OSU study finds (The Triplicate)
• OSU researcher exploring wastewater’s role in antimicrobial resistance (North Coast Citizen)
• Study finds telecom cables are a possible source of lead in Portland (KATU)
• OSU researchers awarded $2 million to study antibiotic-resistant bacteria in wastewater (Oregon Public Broadcasting)
• Lead-sheathed phone lines contaminate some Portland neighborhoods (Street Roots)
• Air quality advisory issued for Portland area due to smoke, ozone (KPTV)
• Oregon State University researcher exploring wastewater’s role in antimicrobial resistance (Oregon State University News)
• With the help of Yachats and other coastal cities, PSU-led study will look at tourism's effect on microplastics • YachatsNews.com (Yachats News)
• Urban Moss in Older Portland, Oregon, Neighborhoods Reveals Alarmingly High Lead Levels (EcoWatch)
• Slippery fabric finish cuts microplastic pollution (C&EN)
• National Priorities Grants: Evaluation of Antimicrobial Resistance in Wastewater and Sewage Sludge Treatment and Its Impact on the Environment (EPA)
• Old telecom cables emit high levels of lead in Portland neighborhoods (Axios)
• Oregon market prices tease, but input costs higher (East Oregonian)
• New study takes comprehensive look at how pesticides are contributing to global PFAS contamination (Nation of Change)
• Study finds old telecom cables leaching lead in parts of Portland (The Lund Report)
• Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found in pesticides used on food, in homes and on pets, study finds (CNN)
• Study of urban moss raises concerns about lead levels in older Portland neighborhoods (OSU Today)

• Do Specialized Glycoproteins Prop Up Blood-Brain Barrier? (Alzheimer's Research Forum)
• Environment agency vow to end animal testing in US by 2035 receives mixed reaction (Chemistry World)
• How Home Addresses May Predict Health Consequences of Roach, Rodent Exposure . (Boston University School of Public Health)
• Outdoor recreation is not a luxury but a public health necessity, researchers say (Medical Xpress)
• Daily Dose of Almonds Improves Health of People With Metabolic Syndrome (Technology Networks)
• Regular intake of almonds benefits people with metabolic syndrome (Diabetes.co.uk)
• Almonds Benefits: Struggling with high blood pressure, blood sugar, and triglycerides? Eating THIS seed daily can make a difference (Times of India)
• Mulch Is Dirtier Than You Think (Sierra Club)