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Medical Groups Warn Of Climate Change's Potential Impact on Health
U.S. News & World Report In addition, increased air pollution can increase asthma and other respiratory diseases, he noted. Climate change also increase the prevalence of airborne and water-borne disease. Benjamin believes that the Clean Air Act, passed in 1970, … Warming Threatens Public Health, Groups Warn Medical Groups Warn Of Climate Change's Potential Impact on Health |
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Guardian Microbes On Farms Protect Against Child Asthma
Medical News Today The fact that farmlands are lush environments with circumstances that allow a multitude of guardian microorganisms to thrive, more than in cities where deadly toxins are the norm, may contribute to a lower incidence of life threatening asthma in … Bacteria on Farms May Protect Against Asthma Farm Animals Lower Kids' Asthma Risk Kids living on farms less prone to asthma |
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Kids Growing Up on Farms Less Likely to Have Asthma
U.S. News & World Report 23 (HealthDay News) — In a European study that echoes the findings of other scientists, researchers have found that children who grow up on farms are less likely to develop childhood asthma. The risk of asthma was reduced by as much as 51 percent for … Farm living could arm kids against asthma Greater Germ Exposure Cuts Asthma Risk Bugs probe may bring asthma vaccine |
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Ladybug Steam Cleaners Can Help Control Asthma
Online PR News (press release) Online PR News – 23-February-2011 –An estimated 300 million people worldwide suffer from asthma and it seems to be on the rise. Cleaning sprays, chlorine bleach and chemical disinfectants may be contributing to the rise according to a series of studies … |
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Hawaii revises volcano SO2 advisory for Big Island
Big Island Video News HONOLULU – In response to EPA's new 1-hour sulfur dioxide (SO2) standard of 75 ppb, the Hawai'i State Department of Health (DOH) has revised its advisory levels to be more protective of people with asthma. The new advisory levels can be found on the … Health Officials Revise Sulfur Dioxide Advisories |
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American Lung Association Calls on Senate to Reject Appropriations Bill
news Stories According to a statement by Charles D. Connor, president and CEO of the association, the bill ignores public health and will have dire consequences for all Americans, especially people with lung disease, including lung cancer, asthma, and emphysema. … US Senate Must Reject HR1 – American Lung Association Clean Air – Clean Air Act Earned Strong Public Support |
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Health Tip: Keep Track of Asthma Symptoms
U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay News) — Keeping track of asthma symptoms each day can help your doctor devise a more effective treatment plan. Pay attention to daytime symptoms including feeling short of breath, wheezing, coughing and having a tight feeling in the chest. … |
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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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Climate Change Extending Ragweed Season in Colder Climes: Study
U.S. News & World Report "For people who have experienced mild ragweed seasons, they may experience more problems than in the past," said Dr. Jay Portnoy, chief of the section of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology at Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics in Kansas City, Mo. … Climate Change Extends Allergy Season in North America Climate change creates longer ragweed season Study: Global warming linked to longer pollen season |
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FDA issues severe warning on pregnancy drug
KVOA Tucson News The drug is FDA-approved to prevent and treat symptoms associated with asthma, bronchitis and emphysema, and was being used for off-label obstetric purposes, including treating preterm labor. There is no evidence that using Terbutaline improves infant … Premature Labor Drug Terbutaline a Danger to Pregnant Women FDA Drug Safety Communication: New warnings against use of terbutaline to … FDA Warns Against Use of Terbutaline to Treat Preterm Labor |
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