lowes1, Author at World Asthma Foundation

May 14, 2010

First medical marijuana dispensary off to slow start

First medical marijuana dispensary off to slow start
Telluride’s first medicinal marijuana dispensary opened last Wednesday, but no medicine has gone out the door yet.

Interview: Don McLean, singer/songwriter

Interview: Don McLean, singer/songwriter
Don McLean is returning to Scotland, but says that his latest album is his last.

Why you cry, itch and sneeze

Why you cry, itch and sneeze
The temperature isn’t the only thing that has been up lately. So has the pollen count, which means many are suffering from allergies.

Mother lacks answers in son’s death following dental work

Mother lacks answers in son’s death following dental work
The mother of a Henrico County 6-year-old who died after undergoing anesthesia for a dental treatment at a VCU clinic said she hasn’t been told what caused her son’s death.

Families Now Have Stylish, Original Choices for Safe Organic Bedding

Families Now Have Stylish, Original Choices for Safe Organic Bedding
BURNABY, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire – 05/13/10) – ty and lumi organics crafts modern, professionally designed original prints into baby/toddler duvet covers and blankets . And there’s no drab beige in the whole lot! With hip designs such as Snug as a Ladybug and Sleeping Green , parents no longer need to compromise style to get a safer, cleaner sleep environment for their infants . These new …

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May 13, 2010

Study finds county is still lacking on health issues

Study finds county is still lacking on health issues
MEDIA — A crowd of more than 40 residents listened as Johns Hopkins researchers and Delaware County Council discussed the findings of a recent public health study Wednesday night.

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May 13, 2010

11 Queens schools to get playgrounds

11 Queens schools to get playgrounds
“Concrete jungle where dreams are made of?” are song lyrics to Jay-Z, but tens of thousands of city students have nothing but a concrete yard on which to play during recess.

North Haven High School Air Quality Meets Standards

North Haven High School Air Quality Meets Standards
Although a clean air report has been issued for North Haven High School, the parent who complained on behalf of her asthmatic son is dissatisfied and still has questions. A limited indoor…

Court permits shift of tainted Minister to Bangalore Hospital

Court permits shift of tainted Minister to Bangalore Hospital
Shimoga, May 13 : A city court today allowed jail authorities to shift former Karnatkaa Minister Hartala Halappa, who is accused of allegedly raping his friend’s wife, to a Hospital in Bangalore on health grounds.

Experts Try To Fix Problem Of Millions Who Don’t Adhere To Prescriptions

Experts Try To Fix Problem Of Millions Who Don’t Adhere To Prescriptions
The Boston Globe: “It is a common conundrum in doctor’s offices, clinics, and hospitals across the nation: patients who do not take their medication as directed. It’s true for people with high cholesterol, low calcium, diabetes, and asthma. It’s even true for patients with the AIDS virus and those who have received life-saving replacement organs.” Researchers are trying to paint a picture of …