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27 July 2026
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health Papers Cited in the News in the First Half of 2026


Throughout the first half of 2026, research published in International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health (IJERPH, ISSN 1660-4601) was featured over 574 times in news articles published by media sources such as The National Tribune, Time Magazine, USA Today, U.S. News and National Geographic. Learn more about this research below.

However, research shows First Nations communities have long lived with poorer housing, infrastructure and health care, due to the effects of colonialism and other discriminatory policies. And climate change is only exacerbating these deep-rooted inequalities.
The National Tribune: “Extreme heat is harming remote First Nations communities. It’s time we listen to them”
IJERPH: “Housing Initiatives to Address Strep A Infections and Reduce RHD Risks in Remote Indigenous Communities in Australia

Researchers have identified dozens of chemicals in household dust—including lawn pesticides, heavy metals, and flame retardants—many of which have been linked to developmental and respiratory problems.
Time Magazine: “How to Clean Your House Like an Oncologist”
IJERPH: “Relationships between House Characteristics and Exposures to Metal(loid)s and Synthetic Organic Contaminants Evaluated Using Settled Indoor Dust

Along with diet and exercise, sleep is widely considered the third pillar of health. Yet, research shows that roughly 30% to 50% of Americans regularly come up short.
USA Today: “Are you getting enough sleep or just enough hours?”
IJERPH: “Sleep Quality, Mental and Physical Health: A Differential Relationship

About 8,500 steps a day may be the sweet spot for keeping weight off after dieting, new research shows. The findings—recently published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health—are also scheduled for presentation this week at the European Congress on Obesity in Istanbul…People in the lifestyle programs who increased their daily step count to around 8,500 during the weight loss phase—and maintained that level afterwards—were more successful at keeping the pounds off long term.
U.S. News: “8,500 Steps A Day Could Be Sweet Spot For Preventing Weight Regain”
IJERPH: “Daily Steps During Nutritional Lifestyle Modification Programs for Obesity Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

It’s not just for pancakes and waffles. Maple syrup also shows up in processed foods and it can be used for baking. There are some benefits to maple syrup too: It contains phenolic compounds with antioxidant and anti-cancer properties, as well as amino acids and minerals such as calcium, manganese, potassium, and zinc.
National Geographic: “Why some types of sugar are better than others”
IJERPH: “Maple Syrup: Chemical Analysis and Nutritional Profile, Health Impacts, Safety and Quality Control, and Food Industry Applications

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