Jul 18, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
water to prepare bottles for your baby, make sure to only use cold water. Some pipe systems may have lead in them, and hot water makes it easier for lead to leach into the water . Using filtered water is a great option, but using cold tap water (that’s been running...
Mar 21, 2019Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Getting new gadgets is always exciting. Whether it’s a cell phone, an electric toothbrush, or even a blender, it’s fun to learn all about the new features. But, what happens to the old ones? If it still works, maybe you resell it, or it goes to a friend,...
Mar 20, 2019Karen Wang, PhD
Dreaming of starting up a garden this year? Before you start planting, it’s a good idea to check if your soil is contaminated with lead. And if it is (or you’re not sure) bringing in new safe topsoil (6-12 inches) and creating raised beds is a good way to...
Mar 13, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
Dreary winter blues might have you dreaming of blue skies, warm weather and some home grown vegetables. But before you go jetting off to your nearest Home Depot or nursery, you might want to take a second and get to know your soil. We’re serious! No, not the...
Mar 6, 2019Erica Chung, MPH
We all have our favorite lipstick. The one that we wear practically every day, is acceptable for work and going out, and that you are always sure to buy extras of, just in case the store runs out. Maybe yours is bright red, a nude pink, or maybe you like to go all out...
Oct 26, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
Use cold tap water instead of hot whenever you are cooking. Lead often enters homes from old lead pipes in the plumbing. But, lead is more likely to sneak into hot water than cold water. By simply using cold water, you can make a difference in the amount of lead in...
Oct 24, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
Sometimes, the glaze used to make your plates and bowls look bright and colorful can contain lead. So, our tip? Look for ceramics that are marked made in the USA where we have pretty strict rules about what ingredients can be used in glazes. Also, bright colors tend...
Oct 23, 2018Erica Chung, MPH
If you’re kitchen obsessed like me, you’ve probably poured over every IKEA, Pottery Barn, William Sonoma and Magnolia Home magazine scouring for the prettiest dishware to serve breakfast, lunch and dinner. Whether you’re a food styling pro, or...
Oct 4, 2018Because Health
Besides the shade, checking the brand and ingredients is probably a good idea. Some lipstick has been known to contain lead (gross!), but we have tips for finding a safer one (yay!)
Sep 13, 2018Because Health
Take off your shoes! Easy peasy.
