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Why I don't wear sunscreen

Thu, May 17, 2012 4:52 PM
by Starre Vartan
I don't like using lotion-based sunscreens, but I protect my skin in other ways.

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Eat less, live longer: Monkeys show calorie restriction works

Fri, Jul 10, 2009 11:44 AM

A new study on rhesus monkeys suggests people could live longer and fend off disease with calorie-restricted diets.
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Fast food gets greenwashed
Thu, Jul 09, 2009 4:56 PM by Siel Ju
McDonald's, Burger King and Domino's Pizza take on token green projects but leave their carbon-intensive menus intact.
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What's in your bottled water?
Thu, Jul 09, 2009 12:44 PM by Siel Ju
Bottled water's a lot less regulated -- but not necessarily any safer -- than tap water.
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Mosquito-borne dengue fever threat spreading across America

Wed, Jul 08, 2009 1:53 PM

Dengue fever is a potential national public health threat that could worsen with climate change.
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Don't make your own sunscreen
Wed, Jul 08, 2009 1:12 PM by Siel Ju
While do-it-yourself projects can be very green, DIY sunscreens may not provide the protection you need.
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Lead in multivitamins: Which brands are safe?

Wed, Jul 08, 2009 5:19 AM

Experts say many people can replace vitamins with a healthy diet, but even for those who can't, there are ways to limit lead.
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Changing organic standards
Mon, Jul 06, 2009 1:56 PM by Siel Ju
The USDA has allowed big corporations to add more and more non-organic substances to organic certified products.
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Traitor Joe's devours endangered fish
Mon, Jul 06, 2009 12:39 PM by Siel Ju
Greenpeace launches a spoof website to go after Trader Joe's unsustainable seafood selection,.
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A guide to safe, effective sunscreens
Fri, Jul 03, 2009 1:20 PM by Siel Ju
Environmental Working Group's 2009 Sunscreen Guide lists the top easy-to-find sunscreens to keep you safe and healthy this summer.
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Deteriorating plastics and your health
Fri, Jul 03, 2009 12:23 PM by Siel Ju
Plastics will inevitably deteriorate, leaching chemicals and creating acids, reports Slate.
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Video: MNN's 'Ask Vanessa' on Fox

Thu, Jul 02, 2009 9:32 PM

MNN advice columnist Vanessa Vadim talked about the dangers of toxins in fireworks in conjunction with the July 4th holiday.
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When vegan restaurants use eggs
Wed, Jul 01, 2009 12:05 AM by Siel Ju
Some L.A. vegan restaurants get called out for using fake meat that contains milk and egg products.
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Sustainable seafood in supermarkets
Tue, Jun 30, 2009 7:30 PM by Siel Ju
Greenpeace graded grocery stores on their commitment to sustainable seafood. Sadly, Trader Joe's got an F.
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Açai of relief

Tue, Jun 30, 2009 5:36 AM

Is the 'miracle berry' a gimmick or a nutritional powerhouse?
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Local fishing's darker side
Tue, Jun 23, 2009 5:58 PM by Siel Ju
Know the fish you catch. A new fish guideline warns Southern Californians that some local fish shouldn't be eaten.
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