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The long arm of childhood: How chronic stress impacts Oakland teens in body …
San Jose Mercury News As teens age, there is an even bigger physical toll: Adolescents exposed to chronic stress have higher adult rates of asthma, obesity and Type 2 diabetes, and are at higher risk for some cancers and stroke. Chronic stress will upset a teens' … |
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Rise in mercury, dust can trigger asthma attacks
Times of India GURGAON: Frequent fluctuation in temperature, dust storms and exposure to grain dust can trigger asthma attack especially during this time of the year. City doctors said that the frequency of asthma attack can go up by 25-30%. … |
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Air pollution: Obama administration seeks stricter limits on mercury pollution …
Chicago Tribune The EPA estimates that portion of the rule will annually prevent up to 17000 premature deaths, 11000 heart attacks and 120000 asthma attacks. Some utility representatives say the Obama administration has vastly understated the potential financial costs … Will Deadly Air Pollution Settle in Virginia? Online comment: Make healthy air a priority now Clean Air is a Fundamental Right |
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Health alert for elderly and asthma sufferers as smog hangs over Leicester
Leicester Mercury Experts said the elderly and asthma sufferers should avoid outdoor exercise this afternoon. Cher Piddock, Asthma UK Adviceline nurse, said: "We also recommend that people always carry their inhaler, and keep windows shut whenever possible. … Breathing fear as city sees high smog level Smog alert for bank holiday weekend SMOG WARNING 'TO LAST INTO NEXT WEEK' |
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Mercury News editorial: Health insurance window closing for California kids
San Jose Mercury News The federal government last year initiated reforms forbidding health insurers to deny coverage to children with chronic conditions, such as asthma or diabetes. California's Legislature took that one step further by forcing insurers to offer premiums … |
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Congressman defends record on clean air enforcement
The Mercury … I take strong exception to her silly, baseless and ultimately misleading assertion that I don't care about pollution or people who suffer from asthma. … Attacks on Clean Air Protections Put Latinos in Danger Our Views: Stop the polluters |
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Fourth Winter Spare the Air alert issued for Monday
San Jose Mercury News Particulate matter from wood smoke is the main source of winter air pollution, and has been linked to illnesses such as asthma, bronchitis and lung disease. … |
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Byron Williams: Curiosity cornerstone of activist's environmental work
San Jose Mercury News Before this, Gordon, who suffers from asthma, had dismissed environmental issues as simply "kissing birds and saving whales," she had not yet made the … |
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Brentwood man's death no crime, police say
San Jose Mercury News BRENTWOOD — Brentwood firefighters who responded early Sunday morning to a report of an asthma attack found a man dead in front of his … |
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