Sep 27, 2022Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH and Karen Wang, PhD
We all want our homes to be a safe haven for ourselves and the ones we love. The single easiest thing you can do for a safer home is to take your shoes off at the door. If you’re already doing it, congratulations! If you’re not, you can start today and...
Aug 19, 2022Rachel Massey, ScD and Lindsey Pollard, MS
Have you ever been at your kid’s soccer game and wondered if artificial turf is safe for them to play, snack, and lie on? What about those small black bits of infill that end up in every nook and cranny of your home or car? Turns out that scientists are studying...
Sep 29, 2021Sophie Boisseau
We’ve all heard of breast cancer and seen the pink ribbons, but what do we really know about it? Surely you’ve heard about things like inherited genetic risk or lifestyle factors like smoking, alcohol use, and lack of exercise. But there are also a lot of...
Apr 28, 2021Valerie Gallardo-Buenrostro
Even though it’s still spring, we are already dreaming about summer lawn games, BBQs, and playing catch with the kids outside. And for many Americans, a nice blanket of green grass in the backyard is just the perfect setting for all these summer memories. If...
Mar 26, 2021Sophie Boisseau
For years people have recommended Borax as a safe and natural cleaning solution as an alternative to harsher traditional cleaners. It’s also used a lot for other things like a non-toxic pest solution, to clean carpets, and even as an ingredient in slime for...
Dec 10, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Whether you’re relaxing at the end of a stressful day, toasting the New Years, or eating a picnic brunch, chances are there’s wine involved! Wine is our go-to alcoholic beverage because it’s so versatile and delicious. But conventional winemaking...
Nov 11, 2020Valerie Gallardo-Buenrostro
You may already know buying organic is good for your health, but did you know it also benefits workers, the environment and climate change? It’s true! Organic foods are grown without the use of artificial chemicals, synthetic fertilizer, hormones, pesticides or...
Jan 29, 2019Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH and Karen Wang, PhD
As we get the first hints of true chill in the air, that means it’s time to start pulling out the layers and bundling up in all the cozy sweaters you can find. But, now that you’ve pulled them out of storage, does it look like they need some TLC? Maybe...
Dec 2, 2018Karen Wang, PhD and Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Trying to get pregnant should be an exciting time of planning for the next stage of your life, not one full of doctors visits, constant testing, and worrying about body temperatures. But, if you and your partner are struggling with infertility, you are not alone....
