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Teen Health HPV Vaccine for Beginners: Where to Start

2 years ago

3 min read

A vaccine that protects against the types of human papillomavirus most likely to cause cancer and genital warts. Key takeaways Routine age: 11 to 12 y...

Teen Health Teen Driving Safety for Beginners: Where to Start

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

4 min read

The risks new teen drivers face and the steps families can take to reduce them. Key takeaways Highest-risk drivers: ages 16 to 19 Graduated driver lic...

Teen Health Healthy Teen Relationships: A Beginner-Friendly Start

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

4 min read

Dating and friendships built on respect, trust, honesty and the freedom to say no, and how to recognize when a relationship is unhealthy. Key takeaway...

Environmental Health Lead in Homes and Water for Beginners: Where to Start

Dr Amara Nwosu

2 years ago

4 min read

Exposure to lead from old paint, dust, soil, plumbing and some imported products. Key takeaways Homes most likely to have lead paint: built before 197...

Environmental Health New to Radon Testing? Start Here

Ben Halvorsen

2 years ago

4 min read

Testing indoor air for radon, a radioactive gas from soil and rock that you cannot see, smell or taste. Key takeaways EPA action level: 4 pCi/L or hig...

Environmental Health Starting Out With Mold at Home

Dr Priya Raghunathan

2 years ago

3 min read

Fungi that grow on damp surfaces indoors, often after leaks, flooding or high humidity. Key takeaways Indoor humidity target: below 60%, ideally betwe...

Environmental Health Drinking Water and Private Wells: A Beginner-Friendly Start

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

4 min read

The safety of household drinking water, especially for homes that rely on a private well rather than a public water system. Key takeaways Who is respo...

Environmental Health Starting Out With Air Pollution and the AQI

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

4 min read

Outdoor air pollution such as ozone, fine particles and wildfire smoke , and the Air Quality Index used to report it. Key takeaways Good (green): 0 to...

Environmental Health Indoor Air and Gas Stoves: A Beginner-Friendly Start

Dr Amara Nwosu

2 years ago

4 min read

Pollutants released indoors by gas stoves and other fuel-burning appliances, including nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and fine particles. Key takea...

Environmental Health Starting Out With Pesticides at Home

Ben Halvorsen

2 years ago

4 min read

Products used in and around the home to kill or repel insects, rodents, weeds and other pests. Key takeaways The product label: is a legal document; u...

Environmental Health Everyday Noise Exposure for Beginners: Where to Start

Dr Priya Raghunathan

2 years ago

4 min read

Loud sound from everyday sources such as power tools, concerts, sporting events, firearms and personal listening devices. Key takeaways Unlikely to da...

Environmental Health New to Sun and the UV Index? Start Here

Marcus Okafor

2 years ago

3 min read

The daily forecast of ultraviolet radiation strength, and how to use it to plan sun protection . Key takeaways Low: 0 to 2 Moderate: 3 to 5 Most usefu...

Environmental Health Starting Out With Household Chemicals

Sofia Lindqvist

2 years ago

3 min read

Cleaning products, laundry products, drain openers and other chemicals commonly stored at home. Key takeaways Never mix bleach with: ammonia, vinegar...

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