May 13, 2021Katie Gao, MPH
Women are the superheroes of our society, and just like in true superhero-fashion they carry out their work swiftly and efficiently without anyone realizing just how much they do to make sure everyone stays safe and life keeps running! They manage to juggle a variety...
Apr 27, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH
One thing everyone is doing during the pandemic is cooking a lot more at home. In uncertain times, we have to make our money go further than ever before, especially when it comes to food and cooking.That’s why we’ve been eating more canned and frozen food...
Apr 27, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH
The COVID-19 shelter in place has been tough for our emotions and our budget. With layoffs and furloughs, we’ve had to make our money go further than ever before. But how do you keep good environmental health practices when money is tight? It seems like a lot of...
Jan 9, 2020Because Health
“Detoxing” seems to be the buzzword of the moment, but there are often conflicting opinions that go along with it. Is detoxing a legitimate way to boost health or is it just another misguided claim? We asked Cynthia Li, MD, about her experience with...
Jan 6, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Yoga is the perfect way to destress while still giving your body a good workout. It’s as beneficial for the mind as it is for the body! Plus, it doesn’t hurt that you don’t have to leave the house to practice it. But while yoga might be good for your...
Oct 16, 2019Haleigh Cavalier
October is here and we are now in the season of pumpkin spice, spooky movies, and breast cancer awareness! October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is dedicated to bringing attention to the impacts of breast cancer and how to detect and treat it. Breast cancer...
Oct 8, 2019Theo Loo, MS
Every year in the United States, 245,000 cases of breast cancer are diagnosed in women and about 2,200 in men (1). This translates to 1 in 8 women being diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. This makes breast cancer the most commonly diagnosed cancer in...
Oct 4, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Remember when your grandma talked about food being its own form of medicine? Well, we’re here to tell you that she was right (yes, grandma is always right). Now, eating these foods isn’t going to turn you into a superhero overnight, but it will certainly...
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...
