Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Not the beloved mac ‘n’ cheese! Sadly, it’s true. Researchers have found phthalates, a chemical often added to plastic to make it flexible, in your favorite comfort food. Yuck!While our mac ‘n’ cheese isn’t the only way phthalates...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Choosing the right mattress makes all the difference. If it’s not comfortable, sleeping soundly and feeling well rested is a no-go. But, did you know that mattresses are also one of the items in your home that can expose you to the most chemicals? Partly because...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
We know you love your kids and want to spend as much time with them as you can, but someone’s gotta work. And while you are off at work, most likely your kid is at daycare. They are having fun, making friends, and creating some adorably amazing abstract art....
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Maybe you’ve heard of different organizations doing something called biomonitoring. Maybe you have been biomonitored but aren’t sure what it means. Or, maybe you have been worried about your own amount of contact with certain chemicals and Googled how to...
Apr 11, 2018Maria Williams and Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Have you ever been standing in the aisle trying to pick out a bag of coffee and been completely overwhelmed by all the different bags touting different certifications that make them “better” than the other? Us too. So, we pulled together information on the...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
While we love a good jam sesh every now and again, over at Because Health when we talk heavy metal, we’re getting our periodic tables out, pulling on the lab coats, and talking about elements like arsenic, mercury, lead, and cadmium. Although these are naturally...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
When shopping for a car seat, the decision should be all about what is safest for your baby and what works for your family. You shouldn’t have to worry about what chemicals are hiding in the car seat, too.While legislation has passed to get flame retardants out...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Zoom, zoom! Off you go… Well, almost. Buying a car is tricky business, whether you are looking to buy a new car off the lot or a used car. No matter what, there is a lot to consider. We’re going to focus more on the health related aspects of the car, because we...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
We talk a lot about feeling good, but looking good can be just as important. Now, looking good without introducing a lot of nasty chemicals and dangerous metals into our daily routine, that can be a feat. Why?! It shouldn’t be.Beauty products and cosmetics...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
By now, you have probably read a few of our articles mentioning flame retardants. Over the years they have ended up in a variety of products in an effort to make them safer, and not catch on fire. But, since then, we have learned a lot more about them… and...
