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The Hungry House (Download PDF)
Parents // July, 2011
Right here in the United States, one in four children don't have enough to eat. The impact this has on their health, their development — their future — is staggering.
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Must Have Chocolate.
Fitness // April, 2011
Some foods really are too good to resist. Here's the scientifically proven way to take control of your cravings and still feel satisfied.
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Attack of the Killer Spring! (Download PDF)
Women's Health // April, 2009
If you feel like you're sneezing more this season, you're probably right. Thanks to global warming, this could be your stuffiest year yet — and it's getting worse.
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Fast Friends (Download PDF)
Fitness // June, 2011
A little sweat can be good for your mind, body and spirit — especially when fitness helps you find your soul mate.
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"We Are Connected Forever" (Download PDF)
All You // January, 2011
For these extraordinary people, a simple procedure brought hope and healing. Recipient of the National Bone Marrow Donor Program's Excellence in National Media Award 2011.
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The New Women's Health Threat (Download PDF)
Fitness // April, 2008
Huffing and puffing when you exercise? Don't assume you're out of shape. It may be asthma. *Recipient of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology's Samter Journalism Award 2008.
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Oil Riches (Download PDF)
Runner's World // February, 2008
The healthy fats in certain plant oils are good for your skin, brain and heart health. And they can also help improve your running performance.
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The High Price of Beauty
The Nation // October, 2007
Cheap beauty products are making Americans sick. How an epidemic is plaguing poorly paid workers at nail salons – while the FDA does nothing. (Research supported by The Investigative Fund.)
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Hey, Hey, Hey Sugar (Download PDF)
Women's Health // April, 2007
Everything you've ever wanted to know about the sweet stuff in your veins.
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The Latest Mammogram Debate (Download PDF)
More // June, 2007
New guidelines say we don't necessarily need yearly checkups till we're 50. Should we follow that advice, or ignore it?
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Culture Clash (Download PDF)
Runner's World // June, 2007
Yogurt is a classic health food — but is all that other stuff in it good for you?
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Staying Safe in a Toxic World (Download PDF)
Parents // August, 2010
BPA... Phthalates... You know they can be dangerous, but you may not know how to limit your exposure.
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Better Health: Pedicure Pointers (Download PDF)
Better Homes & Gardens // July, 2011
When it comes to salon safety, it pays to be on your toes. These five simple tips will ensure happy feet.
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Breathe Easy (Download PDF)
Family Circle // August, 2009
Thanks to global warming, late summer allergies are getting worse. But there are ways to find relief.
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New Facts About Fish (Download PDF)
Redbook // October, 2008
Confused about how much fish to eat — and what kind? We've got answers.
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The Ultimate Diet Dining Room (Download PDF)
Women's Health // May, 2007
Trying to eat (and weigh) less? Maybe it's time for a little redecorating.
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Better Health: Sneeze The Day (Download PDF)
Better Homes & Gardens // November, 2010
Take control of indoor allergies with six simple steps.
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Playing With Poison (Download PDF)
Good Housekeeping // September, 2007
We've known for decades that lead is toxic. So why is still in kids' trinkets and toys?
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"The Gift that Saved My Life" (Download PDF)
All You // November, 2008
Meet four women who share the bond of organ donation.
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Milling Around (Download PDF)
Runner's World // January, 2007
Mix up carbs and add nutrients to your diet with tasty pasta alternatives.
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The Essential Green You!
Simon & Schuster // January, 2009
A comprehensive guide to living green from Deirdre Imus' bestselling series.
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Five Ways to Detox Your Kitchen (Download PDF)
Health // November, 2008
Simple moves to make that Thanksgiving meal safe to eat.
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Market Savvy (Download PDF)
Runner's World // June, 2006
Boost nutrients and the flavor of your meals with a trip to the farm stand.
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Is Your Makeup Hazardous to Your Health? (Download PDF)
Organic Beauty // 2009
Lead in your lipstick? Tiny powder particles lodged in your lungs? Mercury in your mascara?
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The Hidden Danger in Your Deck (Download PDF)
Good Housekeeping // March, 2007
Millions of American homes have decks treated with arsenic to prevent rot. But that poison can make you very sick.
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Skinny Little Pills (Download PDF)
Women's Health // 2008
There are more pound-melting potions on drugstore shelves than ever before. Are they really all that bad? You bet.
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Is Your Water Really Safe to Drink? (Download PDF)
Organic Style // September, 2004
Organic Style went to the water utilities to compile one of the most extensive, consumer-friendly surveys of drinking water ever. You won't believe what we found.
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Is That Safe to Eat? (Download PDF)
Family Circle // 2006
Whether you're worried about antibiotics in chicken or pesticides on produce, we've got simple strategies that guarantee safer meals for your family.
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Diet Crime Stoppers (Download PDF)
Women's Health // May, 2009
The scene: 9 pm. Your living room. The TV is on. The evidence: An empty bag of cookies on the floor, crumbs on the sofa.
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Making the NICU Safer (Download PDF)
Fit Pregnancy // June, 2006
If your newborn is in the neonatal intensive-care unit, certain medical devices there may expose him to a hazardous chemical called DEHP.