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We are the TILT Program at UT Health San Antonio. Led by Dr. Claudia S. Miller, noted allergist/immunologist who developed the #QEESI survey, studies mast cells and chemical intolerance, and coined #TILT. Visit us at https://tiltresearch.org.
Submit a model comment to urge EPA to evaluate the impact of the industrial solvent “1,1,2-trichloroethane” for people with chemical intolerance!
Tell EPA: Protect All People in Health Evaluation of Industrial Solvent - Hoffman Program for Chemical Intolerance
Submit a model comment to urge EPA to consider PACE’s recommendations regarding the evaluation of an industrial solvent.
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September 16, 2026 at 5:50 PM
NEW STUDY: "Indoor moldy odor was associated with cognitive impairment among elderly populations, highlighting the importance of public health policies targeting indoor air quality."
How Does Indoor Moldy Odor Impact Brain Health? - Hoffman Program for Chemical Intolerance
Indoor moldy odor was associated with cognitive impairment among elderly populations, highlighting the importance of public health policies.
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August 5, 2026 at 3:48 PM
The PediQEESI™ is a new screening tool to help parents and clinicians recognize patterns among a child’s symptoms, chemical exposures, and daily functioning.

Take the test: bit.ly/pediqeesi
Could Environmental Exposures Be Affecting Your Child’s Health? - Hoffman Program for Chemical Intolerance
Many children experience headaches, fatigue, mood changes, muscle aches, or other health problems that are difficult to explain by routine clinical evaluation alone. In some cases, these symptoms may ...
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June 8, 2026 at 9:24 PM
Preschool children are routinely exposed to a broad range of potentially harmful chemicals, many of which are not routinely monitored and may pose health risks.
Study of Interest: U.S. Preschoolers Exposed to Broad Range of Potentially Harmful Chemicals - Hoffman Program for Chemical Intolerance
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Research Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external study: “U.S. preschoolers exposed to broad range of potentia...
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May 21, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Watch our leader, Dr. Claudia Miller, explore TILT causes and solutions at the recent meeting of the International Lyme and Associated Diseases Society! @lymenews.bsky.social
Watch: Dr. Claudia Miller Explains Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) - Hoffman Program for Chemical Intolerance
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Research Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share a recent presentation by Dr. Claudia Miller, allergist/immunologist, professor emeri...
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April 15, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Does Elon Musk have undiagnosed chemical intolerance?
Does Elon Musk Have Chemical Intolerance? - Hoffman Program for Chemical Intolerance
Elon Musk reportedly experiences a few health conditions. Could chemical intolerance be the hidden culprit behind those issues?
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January 26, 2026 at 6:58 PM
Household air pollution is generated by the use of inefficient and polluting fuels (kerosene, wood, etc.) in and around the home, which contain a range of health-damaging pollutants.
What Is Household Air Pollution? - Hoffman Program for Chemical Intolerance
Did you know that household air pollution causes an estimated 2.9 million deaths per year?
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December 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Is the air in your home making you sick?

Environmental house calls can help.
Is the air in your home making you sick? Environmental house calls can help. - Hoffman Program for Chemical Intolerance
Doctors used to make house calls. Today, a group of UT Health San Antonio researchers is pioneering the use of “environmental house calls” (EHCs) to help patients who suffer from chemical intolerance,...
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November 13, 2025 at 5:21 PM
We can help prevent autism from rising by addressing chemical intolerance, said Dr. Claudia Miller, allergist/immunologist and leader of the TILT Research Program at UT Health San Antonio.
Is Your Child or Grandchild at Increased Risk for Autism or ADHD? - Hoffman Program for Chemical Intolerance
We can help prevent autism and ADHD from rising further by addressing chemical intolerance, said Dr. Claudia Miller.
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October 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Bee pollen, often used as an edible dietary supplement, is not regulated for pesticide residues, which sparks concern for human exposure due to contamination with pesticides, heavy metals, metalloids and mycotoxins.
Article of Interest: Bee Pollen Contaminated With 300+ Pesticides - Hoffman Program for Chemical Intolerance
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Research Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external article: “Over 300 Pesticides Identified in Contaminated Bee...
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September 12, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Dr. Peter S. Spencer:

"I write as a biomedical scientist with five decades of experience in [neurotoxicology] to encourage you to consider including the TILT hypothesis in your toxicology training courses."
A Letter on TILT from Dr. Peter S. Spencer, Internationally Acclaimed Neurotoxicologist - Hoffman Program for Chemical Intolerance
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Research Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external letter from Dr. Peter Spencer of the World Federation of Neu...
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August 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Our new TILT Tutorial explores the onset of TILT (Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance), how it triggers chemical intolerance, how to diagnose it, and how people, providers, and leaders can reduce the frequency of TILT.
TILT Tutorial Explores Chemical Intolerance in Exposed Communities and Individuals, Their Doctors, and Public Health Professionals - Hoffman Program for Chemical Intolerance
Do you suffer from chemical intolerance? Check out the new TILT Tutorial, “Exposed Communities and Individuals, Their Doctors, and Public Health Professionals,” by Dr. Claudia Miller, leader of the TI...
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July 17, 2025 at 6:20 PM
👀 "We were really shocked to find what was in the mattresses. The kids are getting quite a dose of this stuff.”
Article of Interest: Children's Mattresses Off-Gas Chemicals, Study Finds - Hoffman Program for Chemical Intolerance
Many children’s mattresses contain concerning chemicals, often exceeding regulatory limits, and the compounds are released into the air when kids sleep on them.
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June 26, 2025 at 3:49 PM
“My landlord said the marks on my ceiling vent were candle smoke. But it was mold, and it destroyed my health."

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Article of Interest: Moldy Vents 'Destroyed My Health' - Hoffman Program for Chemical Intolerance
"My Landlord Said the Marks on My Ceiling Vent Were Candle Smoke. But It Was Mold, and It Destroyed My Health."
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May 1, 2025 at 7:16 PM
A medical student's research found “strikingly high levels of chemical intolerance globally.” 👀
Aditi Mahesh: Student's TILT Research Poster Highlighted at Conference - Hoffman Program for Chemical Intolerance
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Research Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share a poster submitted by Aditi Mahesh, a student at the Long School of Medicine (LSOM) ...
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April 17, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Check out CDC's “Autism Data Visualization Tool."

It helps people visualize autism prevalence estimates and demographic characteristics at the national, state, and community levels!

🔗 bit.ly/43qHKXQ
March 7, 2025 at 4:55 PM
With estimates that 99% of the global population is exposed to unhealthy levels of tiny and harmful air pollutants, what can be done to improve air quality and brain health?

More:
Articles of Interest: Air Pollution Impacts Our Brain Health - Hoffman Program for Chemical Intolerance
Mounting evidence links air pollution exposure to increased risk for cognitive decline and neurodegenerative conditions
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February 20, 2025 at 5:13 PM
As patients, health professionals, and researchers, together we stand at the forefront of the challenges of chemical intolerance, TILT, and MCAS.

What we can do about it:
Stand with Us at the Forefront of Addressing TILT, MCAS, and Chemical Intolerance - Hoffman Program for Chemical Intolerance
As patients, health professionals, and researchers, together we stand at the forefront of the challenges of TILT and and chemical intolerance.
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December 12, 2024 at 9:11 PM
Can reducing exposure to particulate matter during sleep result in improvements in cognitive domains?

See the answer:
Study of Interest: Cognitive Benefits of Reducing Indoor Particulate Matter Exposure During Sleep - Hoffman Program for Chemical Intolerance
Our team at the Toxicant-Induced Loss of Tolerance (TILT) Program at UT Health San Antonio wanted to share this important external study: “Cognitive Benefits of Reducing Indoor Particulate Matter Expo...
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December 2, 2024 at 10:29 PM