Sep 15, 2021Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
Whether you like to pretend you are British all the time, or just have a cold, chances are you are making that cup of tea with a conveniently packaged tea bag. While tea bags are great (and basically everywhere) there’s something you should know about that...
Jul 20, 2021Because Health
Costco has some great hidden gems among the massive package of toilet paper and free samples. That’s why we did the research and found the best non-toxic household items. All these items have been vetted by us and are readily available both online and in stores....
Feb 5, 2021Because Health
Who can resist Target? It’s our one stop shop for all things home, beauty, baby, snacks… basically everything! But Target is a huge store that carries thousands of different items; how do you know what are the best non-toxic picks? That’s where we...
Nov 24, 2020Because Health
The holidays are right around the corner, which means we’re on the hunt for cool and unique gifts! That’s why we’ve put together gift guides for everyone on your list. Looking for non-toxic, sustainable, eco-friendly, and fun gifts for kids? Look no...
May 21, 2020Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Imager header source: CDCUpdated June 17, 2020COVID-19 has jumped from an obscure, local outbreak to a global pandemic in a matter of months. Its novel status and fast transmission rate have left many feeling anxious and worried about what the future holds. We break...
May 21, 2020Karen Wang, PhD and Stephanie Brinker, MPH
Updated May 21, 2020We don’t know about you, but the outbreak of the new coronavirus this year has us doing a lot of cleaning. And it seems like we’re going to be doing this for quite a while. Having cleaning on the brain makes us wonder: What’s the...
Aug 7, 2019Kiana Kazemi
Bottled water is marketed as healthy, pristine, and pure. And people believe this, often paying a premium cost for water that they believe will be healthier than what comes out of the tap. Bottled water is one of the most-sold beverages in the United States — which...
Aug 6, 2019Stephanie Brinker, MPH
As soon as August rolls around, we instantly start planning for back to school. While this month is filled with exciting beginnings (new school, new supplies, new teachers), one thing always remains the same… what do I pack in my kid’s lunch box?! We asked...
Jul 2, 2018Erica Chung, MPH
Nonstick pans may be great, trust me, I’m a long-time baker who craves those perfectly sculpted sides of cakes and a hassle-free removal of muffins from the tin, but increasing evidence from research is showing that maybe we should ditch the non-stick pans for a...
