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Assume that Bottled Water is Safer than Tap...Think Again!

Testing Finds Arsenic in Bottled Water at Whole Foods

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Why You Shouldn't Idle Your Vehicle In School Zones

Do your Part in Ensuring a Safe and Healthy School Environment for Children

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Instagram Blogger Hannah from California Shares Her School Lunch Ideas

We might steal some of these tips for our own lunches!

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Why Food-Prep Gloves at Restaurants Might Make Eating Out Extra Unhealthy

What you can do about the plastic gloves used to handle and serve food that are contaminating your restaurant meal

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7 HEPA Filter Vacuums

We reviewed the best options to help reduce allergens and toxic chemicals in your house

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Safeguard your skin while removing the toughest waterproof mascara

What chemicals to avoid in your hair products and safer alternatives

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Here's what to do if you can't give up the flavor of meat but still want to be healthier

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We searched and found all the safer options for doing your laundry

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When stronger actually isn't better

Healthy, safe, and effective grease-cutting dish soap power

Adding excitement to your grocery shopping!

Rub-a-dub-dub, safe toys in the tub

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What to look for and easy DIY alternatives!

It's not just an environmental problem…

Help fight back against climate change without leaving your house!

Our top picks for clean tasting hydration

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