Sep 6, 2018Erica Chung, MPH
If you’re eating healthy, getting lots of sleep, but just can’t seem to hit a healthy weight, it might be something you’ve never thought about. Obesogens, a term coined in 2006 to refer to chemicals that cause us to gain and hold on to weight, and...
Aug 10, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
Setting up your nursery is one of the most fun (and adorable!) parts of nesting. It means you have the opportunity to design a whole room of tiny baby items that will be full of baby’s firsts. While that’s exciting, we also know filling a nursery with...
Jul 31, 2018Karen Wang, PhD and Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
First of all, congratulations! You’re probably more in love than you’ve ever been and also more sleep deprived than you’ve ever been. Don’t worry. You got this. And we’re here to help you.You already know this, cause you’re a...
Jul 9, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Hey, guys, yeah all you sperm producing humans out there. Hate to break it to you, but when it comes to different chemicals in our world, your little swimmers might not be as safe as you think. While it’s true that you continually are creating new sperm, if you...
Jul 5, 2018Maria Williams
We all know that it’s smart to choose gadgets and electronics that use less energy, and EPA’s EnergyStar label makes that easy to do. But what about the other environmental impacts of your electronics, which can contain toxic chemicals like heavy metals,...
Apr 12, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Congrats on making your next big #adulting decision! Your first foray into buying a real, large piece of furniture. Now come the big questions: where to look? How much does it really cost? How am I going to get it through the door (or up the stairs)? What color should...
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...
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
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, 2018Maria Williams
Home isn’t home without comfortable furniture. When it’s time to find something new, we usually focus on what feels and looks good, and of course the price. But did you know that furniture can contain, and leak, various chemicals like flame retardants that...
