Erin Billups

2 months ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Erin Billups

While more and more people are leaning into self-care, a group of public health researchers are hoping to help workers who provide self-care do the same by making their workplaces safer. National Health Reporter Erin Billups takes a look at an effort underway to educate nail salon employees and how clients can help. If you’ve ever gotten a manicure or pedicure at a nail salon, you probably noticed the strong scent of polish and remover.

Aug 14, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Erin Billups

There are many things to love about summertime, but one unanimous thing to hate may be buzzing around as we speak - mosquitoes. But as much as we hate the bloodsuckers, many people are convinced that mosquitoes cannot get enough of them. Researchers are getting closer to understanding why some people seem to be bitten more than others.

Aug 6, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Erin Billups

Most people spend their waking and sleeping hours inside a building, but rarely do we think about whether that building promotes good health or is making people sick. This disconnect may be most stark when looking at the nation’s school building infrastructure. In Part 2 of her latest Exploring Your Health episode, National Health Reporter Erin Billups takes a closer look at the importance of modernizing the nation’s school infrastructure.

Aug 6, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Erin Billups

The buildings that we live, learn and work in have a greater effect on our health than many may realize. For the millions of school-aged children across the country, the state of their schools can have a lasting impact on their health and well-being. Lead pipes, substandard air filtration, lack of light and even bad acoustics have all proven to affect students both academically and physically.

Aug 6, 2024 | spectrumlocalnews.com | Erin Billups

Most people spend their waking and sleeping hours inside a building, but rarely do we think about whether that building promotes good health or is making people sick. This disconnect may be most stark when looking at the nation’s school building infrastructure. In her latest Exploring Your Health episode, National Health Reporter Erin Billups takes a closer look at how the school building itself is affecting the health of students and staff.