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  • Parents: "The Hungry House" by Virginia Sole-Smith, July 2011

    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.

  • Women's Health: Killer Spring by Virginia Sole-Smith, April 2009

    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.

  • Fitness: "Fast Friends" by Virginia Sole-Smith, June 2011

    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.

  • All You "Forever Connected" January 2011 by Virginia Sole-Smith

    "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.

  • Fitness: "New Women's Health Threat" by Virginia Sole-Smith, April 2008

    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.

  • Runner's World Oil Riches by Virginia Sole-Smith, February 2008

    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.)

  • Women's Health: Hey Sugar by Virginia Sole-Smith 2007

    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.

  • MORE: "Mammogram Debate" by Virginia Sole-Smith, June 2007

    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?

  • Runner's World Culture Clash Yogurt by Virginia Sole-Smith, January 2008

    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?

  • Parents: "Staying Safe in a Toxic World" by Virginia Sole-Smith, August 2010

    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.

  • Family Circle: "Breathe Easy" by Virginia Sole-Smith, August 2009

    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.

  • Redbook: Fish Facts by Virginia Sole-Smith, October 2008

    New Facts About Fish (Download PDF)

    Redbook // October, 2008

    Confused about how much fish to eat — and what kind? We've got answers.

  • Women's Health Diet Dining Room by Virginia Sole-Smith

    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.

  • BHG: "Sneeze the Day" by Virginia Sole-Smith

    Better Health: Sneeze The Day (Download PDF)

    Better Homes & Gardens // November, 2010

    Take control of indoor allergies with six simple steps.

  • Good Housekeeping: "Playing With Poison" by Virginia Sole-Smith, September 2007

    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?

  • All You "Gift That Saved My Life" by Virginia Sole-Smith, November 2008

    "The Gift that Saved My Life" (Download PDF)

    All You // November, 2008

    Meet four women who share the bond of organ donation.

  • Real Simple: Go Fish by Virginia Sole-Smith, March 2008

    Milling Around (Download PDF)

    Runner's World // January, 2007

    Mix up carbs and add nutrients to your diet with tasty pasta alternatives.

  • The Essential Green You (Simon & Schuster)

    The Essential Green You!

    Simon & Schuster // January, 2009

    A comprehensive guide to living green from Deirdre Imus' bestselling series.

  • Health: Kitchen Safety by Virginia Sole-Smith, November 2008

    Five Ways to Detox Your Kitchen (Download PDF)

    Health // November, 2008

    Simple moves to make that Thanksgiving meal safe to eat.

  • Runner's World: Market Savvy by Virginia Sole-Smith, 2006

    Market Savvy (Download PDF)

    Runner's World // June, 2006

    Boost nutrients and the flavor of your meals with a trip to the farm stand.

  • Organic Beauty: Makeup Hazards by Virginia Sole-Smith, 2009

    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?

  • Good Housekeeping: Arsenic in Your Deck, by Virginia Sole-Smith, March 2007

    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.

  • Women's Health Diet Drugs by Virginia Sole-Smith

    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.

  • OS: Water Quality Virginia Sole-Smith September 2004

    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.

  • Family Circle: "Safe To Eat?" by Virginia Sole-Smith, 2006

    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.

  • Women's Health: Diet Crimes Virginia Sole-Smith 2009

    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.

  • Fit Pregnancy: "Safer NICU" by Virginia Sole-Smith, June 2006

    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.

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