Oct 1, 2018Erica Chung, MPH
Whether you’re team Pumpkin Spice Latte or prefer flavors other than Fall packed in a coffee cup, you’ve probably wondered what makes that addicting-ly good taste or Instagram-worthy rainbow of colors. Artificial colors, sugars and flavorings are in a lot...
Aug 28, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
No matter where you turn everyone has suggestions for how to prioritize when to shop organic. Some swear by the dirty dozen (props to you if you can remember a dozen different fruits and veggies – I sure can’t) other say just do what you can. While that...
Aug 14, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
What’s the one thing we all learned from Shondaland Thursdays? Wine is a meal. No questions asked. And what about those nights when working a corkscrew and washing a glass is just too much work? Then cereal straight from the box totally counts. To make those...
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...
Jun 11, 2018Denise Patel, MPH
Ugh. We’re just gonna say it – Climate change sucks. It’s messing with the weather, it’s messing with our allergies, and now… our food too?!All of that extra CO2 we’re putting into the air is making plants grow really fast and forcing...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
If you can, it’s best to avoid flea and tick medicines that are applied to your pet’s skin/fur/hair or collar because they might actually be rubbing off onto you, your loved ones, and your carpet.”The commonly used topical flea and tick products...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH and Karen Wang, PhD
Taking the plunge and buying a house? You obviously weren’t taken down by the avocado toast trend stealing all your hard earned moola. As you walk through potential homes we have 10 environmental health suggestions for things to look, smell, listen, and maybe...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Thinking about moving is a big deal, whether just across town or across the country. Maybe you are moving for a new job, or to be closer to family, or to follow your passion of skiing all year long, but no matter what, there are lots of things to consider. We’ve...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Surely you have heard the recommendations to choose organic when you can. But, what does that really mean? Are you really getting the benefits that you pay for?We have done some digging to find out exactly what organic means in different contexts, besides just being...
Apr 11, 2018Maria Williams and Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Have you ever been standing in the aisle trying to pick out a bag of coffee and been completely overwhelmed by all the different bags touting different certifications that make them “better” than the other? Us too. So, we pulled together information on the...
