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Burning Questions: Why U.S. Sunscreens Fall Short

Fellow Jude Sleiman

Scorching Summers: Heat Waves Trigger Surge in ER Visits

Fellow Jude Sleiman

The Price of a Mani-Pedi

Fellow Heather Sherr

Turning Down the Volume on Hearing Damage

Fellow Heather Sherr

Flickering Flames, Lingering Threats

Fellow Jude Sleiman

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07.19.2024 Yellow and white umbrella on a blue sky for protection from the sun on the beach

Burning Questions: Why U.S. Sunscreens Fall Short

Only 1 in 4 sunscreens on the U.S. market offer sufficient sun protection and are free of concerning ingredients.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

07.12.2024 Man trying to stay cool during a heat wave

Scorching Summers: Heat Waves Trigger Surge in ER Visits

Heat waves are becoming more frequent and severe, highlighting the need to prepare communities to stay cool against this looming threat.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

07.08.2024

The Price of a Mani-Pedi

Nail salon technicians are constantly exposed to harmful chemicals, which can have a profound impact on their cognitive health and well-being.

Fellow Heather Sherr

06.25.2024 TitlePeople with raised hands, silhouettes of concert crowd in front of bright stage lights.

Turning Down the Volume on Hearing Damage

Loud music at concerts and festivals can cause long-term hearing damage, and earplugs may offer a promising solution. If people wear them.

Fellow Heather Sherr

06.14.2024 Distressed white grainy texture over black background

Flickering Flames, Lingering Threats

While use of flame retardants has steadily declined, products of the past and present may pose lasting concerns for the health of the public.

Fellow Jude Sleiman

06.11.2024

Do More, Worry Less: Climate Change Anxiety

Among students surveyed about climate anxiety, those actively participating in climate activism reported fewer symptoms of major depression.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

05.15.2024

Automobility: The High Cost of Convenience

Despite the problems associated with cars and driving, including increased air pollution and traffic accidents, both individuals and cities continue to prioritize cars over public health.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

04.24.2024 Pouring hot tea into white ceramic tea cup sitting on a saucer

Tea Time

For many, drinking tea is a sworn-by wellness method, but the realities of tea may have a darker side, with little transparency about sourcing and a shortage of reliable information about what is actually in your cup.

Fellow Lia Musumeci

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