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New US Fuel Standards Aim to Cut Asthma, Heart Attacks
Voice of America WASHINGTON — The Obama administration on Monday announced new fuel and automobile rules to cut soot, smog and toxic emissions, which it says will reduce asthma and heart attacks in the United States. The so-called Tier 3 rules unveiled by the … UPDATE 2-New US fuel standards aim to cut asthma, heart attacks |
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Dietary Fiber May Prevent Asthma
Voice of America Certain types of dietary fiber may be protective against asthma, a lung disease that until recently was largely unknown in the developing world. Experts note the incidence of asthma is increasing in less developed countries, as people there shift their … High-Fiber Diet May Ward Off Asthma Dietary fibres protect against asthma Eating more fibre could help treat symptoms of asthma, scientists say |
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The High Cost of Asthma in America
New York Times … front page, Oct. 13): Your excellent article about the soaring costs of prescription drugs reveals how successful Big Pharma has been in protecting its bottom line even if it leaves millions gasping for breath because they cannot afford their … |
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Study: Pregnant Women Who Smoke Predispose Great-Grandchildren to Asthma
Voice of America According to a new study, women who smoke while pregnant not only increase the risk that their children and grandchildren will develop asthma, but also that their great-grandchildren will face a higher risk for the sometimes deadly lung ailment. The … |
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Study: Pregnant Women Who Smoke Predispose Great-Grandchildren for Asthma
Voice of America According to a new study, women who smoke while pregnant not only increase the risk that their children and grandchildren will develop asthma, but also that their great-grandchildren will face a higher risk for the sometimes deadly lung ailment. The … |
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Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America announces the worse cities for …
KERO-TV 23 The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of American has ranked the 100 worst cities for allergies around the country and Bakersfield is not as high as you may think. "Often, we are noted to be in the worst condition, but it is kind of interesting," said Dr … America's sneeziest cities: 15 worst US cities for fall allergies Fall allergy season expected to last another month Ten Worst Cities for People With Fall Allergies |
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In Asthma-Plagued County, a Move Toward Prevention
New America Media Richmond High School senior Mirabel Navarro remembers what it felt like to have to go to the emergency room every time she had an asthma attack, which was often. “When I was little, I'd get my asthma really bad. I would go to the hospital in the middle … |
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Briefs: Outgrowing asthma; not-so-infertile America; and more
Sarasota Herald-Tribune As part of the Obstructive Lung Disease in Northern Sweden studies program, researchers followed 248 children who had asthma at age 7 to 8 and found that by age 19, 21 percent had experienced no wheezing in the previous three years and had reported … |
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HEALTH: GINGER / ASTHMA – VOA
Voice of America "By understanding the mechanisms by which these ginger compounds affect the airway," Townsend notes, "we can explore the use of these therapeutics in alleviating asthma symptoms." The researchers say they plan to study whether an aerosol spray to … Ginger compounds may be effective in treating asthma symptoms – Medical Xpress |
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Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks Indianapolis 59th-worst for …
WRTV Indianapolis The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks the Circle City 59th out of the 100 largest cities in its annual Spring Allergy Capitals report . That marks a jump of 20 spots for Indianapolis from last year's 79th ranking. The report lists Indy's … Asthma & Allergy Foundation says schools should stock allergy medications Northeastern Allergy Capitals Allergy sufferers already feeling spring's arrival |
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