2025

"Cucumbers have a bit of fiber – 1.5 grams if you eat a whole one – but their lack of bulk means they aren't great at making you feel full. The Food and Drug Administration recommends children ages 4 and older and adults get 28 g of fiber daily. " (Matthew Landry)

"The AQI considers average air quality over specified time windows. For PM2.5 specifically, it considers a 24-hour average. Thus, during a scenario like a major, short-lived wildfire, individual residents may experience higher PM2.5 exposures than that which may be reflected by the AQI, particularly given that smoke plumes can shift. " (Shahir Masri)

"The AQI doesn't account for everything. The particles from the fire, especially close to where the fire was, will be contaminated with other toxic materials, and they can be a harm hazard. " (Michael Kleinman)

"The long-term effects of the mass release of these chemicals will more likely than not lead to broad chronic health effects as part of the "afterburn" of surviving the fire. There will also be increased concerns about cancer risks, as well as the immunological impacts on first responders and those in direct proximity to the wildfires, similar to the World Trade Center aftermath." (Manijeh Berenji)

"It’s already hard for us to clean out the air because of all the fires, and all these particles penetrating into the indoors. Think about your lungs and your body as a system that can handle a certain amount of environmental stressors and insulating chemicals." (Jun Wu)

"For many, the desire to protect their families and neighbors was a powerful motivator. However, personal responsibilities, such as balancing work and caregiving, often made sustained engagement difficult. Despite these challenges, interpersonal relationships within the community served as a critical source of encouragement and support." (Alana LeBrón)

"Addressing barriers and leveraging strengths at each of these levels can enable residents of marginalized neighborhoods like Boyle Heights to advocate more effectively for environmental justice." ( Sora Park Tanjasiri)

"By addressing barriers and harnessing strengths at every level, residents of neighborhoods like Boyle Heights—disproportionately impacted by pollution—can be better empowered to advocate for environmental justice. " (Brittany Morey)

"The distinction between lifespan—the number of years we live—and health span—the years we live free from disease or disability—is a critical conversation for public health, especially for disadvantaged communities that face systemic inequities." (Bernadette Boden-Albala)

"Some mid-term trials of caffeine ingestion or coffee intake have shown surprising effect on modestly lowering body fat. Coffee drinkers who consume regular coffee shouldn’t expect any miraculous changes in body weight due to consumption. " (Andrew Odegaard)