May 25, 2021Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Headed to some white sand beaches, or snow-capped mountains sometime soon? Maybe it’s just a quick business trip. No matter what, flying is almost inevitable these days. While air travel in general has been proven to be pretty safe, we have a few tips to make...
Nov 22, 2019Haleigh Cavalier
Traveling for the holidays can be super stressful… the early flights, long lines, and last-minute delays seem inevitable. Traveling can also be a hidden stressor on the environment; it’s been identified as a significant generator of plastic waste. The...
Apr 18, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Flame retardants. These chemicals are in a ton of consumer products, but they’re not so good for your health. Flame retardant chemicals can easily move from a product onto our skin. A recent scientific study has shown that increased household cleaning or hand...
Nov 21, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
) #winning. Airplanes are covered in flame retardants and wearing long pants and sleeves makes it less likely the flame retardants will get on your skin. Now you legit have an excuse to fly in PJs.
Jun 12, 2018Because Health
Chances are that will include a plane ride or two. We talked to a flight attendant union for some tips for making those airplane rides healthier and more enjoyable. Tip #1: wear long sleeve and pants – which of course means yoga pants and a sweatshirt. Yes! If...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
What are they?Flame retardants are a group of chemicals that are added to a variety of different products to help them meet flammability standards. These standards were set back in the 70s, and we have learned a lot since then about flammability, chemicals, and even...
