Entries tagged Health

Ask Umbra on Christmas trees, broken lights, and naughty birds

By Umbra Fisk, Grist.org Posted Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:03am PST for grist_ask_umbra 0 Comments

A little bit of Christmas, a bird-infested balcony, and aluminum foil in your food. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Holidays, Animals, Tips
Six risky chemicals you're carrying in your body

By Dan Shapley Posted Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:26am PST for daily_green_news 1 Comments

In the most comprehensive testing to date, the CDC finds Americans are exposed to 212 chemicals. Here's how to avoid six of the riskiest. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Pollution
Cities with best and worst tap water, Part 2

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Sat Dec 12, 2009 4:50pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 187 Comments

Looking for more info on Environmental Working Group's newly released report on drinking water quality? Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Pollution, Tools, Water
Cities with best and worst tap water

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Sat Dec 12, 2009 10:55am PST for the_conscious_consumer 1513 Comments

How safe is the water that flows out of your tap? The answer very much depends on where you live. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Tips, Pollution, Tools, Water
When biking or walking is hazardous to your health

By Editors of E / The Environmental Magazine Posted Mon Dec 7, 2009 9:27am PST for daily_green_news 2 Comments

Should urban bicyclists be worried about inhaling pollutants from vehicle emissions and other sources? Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Biking, Pollution
Five facts about chemicals in your body

By Dan Shapley Posted Thu Dec 3, 2009 4:46am PST for daily_green_news 0 Comments

Testing for the presence of chemicals in live Americans reveals a toxic stew ... but experts say there's more to find. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Pollution
5 ways to protect yourself from ... chicken

By Dan Shapley Posted Mon Nov 30, 2009 10:38am PST for daily_green_news 22 Comments

A new study finds that two-thirds of U.S. chickens are contaminated with pathogens. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Safety, Tips
One reason frozen fish is better than fresh

By Dan Shapley Posted Mon Nov 30, 2009 8:42am PST for daily_green_news 0 Comments

When it comes to buying sustainable fish, is it time to ignore "wild or farmed" and "organic or conventional"? Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink
Is there lead in your salad dressing?

By Lori Bongiorno Posted Tue Nov 24, 2009 1:21pm PST for the_conscious_consumer 5 Comments

Some balsamic vinegars contain unsafe levels of lead, so be careful what you put on the salad, especially for children. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Government
Eight ways we should clean up our food supply

By Robyn O'Brien Posted Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:01am PST for daily_green_news 1 Comments

What we need to do to protect children's health and the environment, as well as our own well-being. Read full post »
Related topics: Health, Food and Drink, Government