Aug 26, 2021Because Health
As soon as the first wildfire of the season starts, everyone seems to remember they need to buy an air purifier. If you need a refresher on what air purifiers do, we have a whole article that breaks down the basics, but these handy little devices basically filter our...
Aug 24, 2021Erica Chung, MPH
Remember how bad the wildfires in the western United States were this year? Maybe you’re worried that summer is never going to be the same with the constant air quality warnings? If you’re like most people, you’re probably a little concerned. And...
Nov 2, 2018Karen Wang, PhD
While we may be looking forward to all the cozy evenings in our future, we are taking just a minute to recap the wildfire season we had this summer. It was bad, and projections don’t see it improving any time soon – mostly due to the climate change...
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...
Aug 29, 2018Because Health
But, don’t worry, you can breath easy because we’ve done the research to help you figure out how to pick out the right air purifier for you! Another tip, try cleaning more often (we’ve got you covered there too! ) to make sure smoke and soot and...
Aug 10, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
You’ve seen them around, maybe you’ve even had a hit of your friend’s vape pen. All the cool kids are doing it – maybe. And, there’s no actual smoke so they have to be safe, right? Weeeellll, maybe safe isn’t the right word. For...
Aug 10, 2018Because Health
While it’s staying in higher levels of the sky in places like New York, if the small particles of dust get into the air you breathe, which is more likely for those of us in California, it can cause respiratory issues and symptoms like a sinus infection. Look for...
Apr 11, 2018Emma Zang-Schwartz, MPH
When it comes to air fresheners are you a freshly cut grass person or a cake batter person? Either way, room air fresheners might be bringing more than just a pretty smell into your home. Many common air fresheners have been found to contain ingredients known to mess...
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...
