News, research, and coverage on chemical sensitivity
Articles, press releases, media features, and research summaries on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), environmental health, and the right to breathe clean air.
Major Step Forward for MCS Recognition
ASEQ-EHAQ marks a significant advance in the recognition of Multiple Chemical Sensitivity — a milestone in the fight for accessibility and the right to breathe.
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Reflections, explainers, and stories from the ASEQ-EHAQ community.
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Official statements and announcements from ASEQ-EHAQ.
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MCS in the news, editorials, and peer-reviewed research.
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Our newsletter archive, with every past issue.
ExploreUnderstanding exposures and health
Selected articles on the everyday chemical exposures that affect people living with MCS.
Recognizing the Invisible: Everyday Exposures and Health Effects
Article from John Molot, MD (August 2020) on the health effects of everyday chemical exposures.
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MCS: Chemical Indoor Air Pollution Is the New Tobacco
Why indoor chemical air pollution is an emerging public health concern.
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What Are PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)?
An overview of PFAS, the persistent chemicals found in everyday products.
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Policy Position Paper: Flame Retardants
ASEQ-EHAQ's position on flame retardants and chemical exposure.
ReadMicroplastics
Article from Cristina Ortiz Peñate on microplastics and health.
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Report on Multiple Chemical Sensitivities
A report on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS).
ReadThe science shaping recognition of MCS
A selection of recent peer-reviewed studies. Explore the full library on Media Coverage.
Redefining Clinical Perspectives on Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
Peer-reviewed article reframing the clinical understanding of MCS.
MCS and the SLC Gene Superfamily: A Case-Control Study
A genetic case-control study exploring biological mechanisms of MCS.
A Qualitative Exploration of Misconceptions Faced by Individuals with MCS
Qualitative research on the misconceptions people with MCS encounter.
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