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Secondhand smoke ups babies' risk of asthma
Asbury Park Press Babies exposed to cigarette smoke are at increased risk for developing childhood respiratory diseases such as asthma, according to a new study. Researchers exposed smooth muscle cells from the airways of deceased 18- to 20-week human fetuses to … |
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Bacterial Protein in House Dust Spurs Asthma According to NIH Study
eNews Park Forest Bethesda, Maryland–(ENEWSPF)–October 15, 2012. A bacterial protein in common house dust may worsen allergic responses to indoor allergens, according to research conducted by the National Institutes of Health and Duke University. The finding is the … |
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Asthma concerns in Noble Park
Leader News Amanda McCracken's four-year-old son Abraham suffers from severe asthma and she is concerned it will only become worse because of pollution from traffic at his future school, Harrisfield Primary School. The school is on Princes Hwy in Noble Park. |
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Pesticides Key Contributor in Childhood Diseases, Highlights Need for Policy …
eNews Park Forest A new report highlights the growing body of research that links pesticides to the rampant rise of learning disabilities, childhood cancer and asthma in the United States, and calls for swift policy change to protect future generations. In particular … Pesticides Harm Kids' Health and Intelligence, Study Finds |
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New Report: Pesticides Putting Children's Future in Jeopardy
eNews Park Forest OAKLAND, Calif –(ENEWSPF)–October 10, 2012. Learning disabilities, childhood cancer and asthma are on the rise in the United States. And a new report out today points to pesticides – with over 1 billion pounds applied on farms and homes annually – as … Pesticides Harm Kids' Health and Intelligence, Study Finds |
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Lindsay Lohan Hospitalized For Asthma After Night Partying In Central Park
Huffington Post Lohan has suffered from bronchial asthma since she was a child and her mom Dina Lohan blames the high pollen count in the city for her recent health problems. "Lindsay had not been feeling well all last week following a week of high pollen counts in … |
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No Significant Difference in Asthma Control Across Three Approaches to Adjust …
eNews Park Forest A study comparing three common approaches to periodically adjust the dosage of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) for people with mild asthma has found no detectable differences in how often a person's asthma worsened. The methods examined in this study … |
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Asthma fair Saturday at Admiral Kidd Park in Long Beach
Long Beach Press-Telegram By Greg Mellen Staff Writer In conjunction with World Asthma Day, a free Asthma Resource Fair will be held on Saturday from 10 am to 2 pm at Admiral Kidd Park, 2125 Santa Fe Ave. Free educational materials and medical guidance on use of asthma-related … |
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May is Asthma Awareness Month
eNews Park Forest An estimated 25 million Americans – including seven million children – suffer from asthma, a chronic respiratory disease for which attacks can range from mild to life-threatening. The prevalence has been increasing over the last two decades, … SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY: Asthma Awareness Month celebrations set Need For More Asthma Awareness Third of asthmatics at risk of fatal attack |
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NIH statement on World Asthma Day 2012 – May 1, 2012
eNews Park Forest On World Asthma Day 2012, we at the National Institutes of Health stand with the Global Initiative for Asthma to renew our dedication to improving the quality of life for the millions of people living with asthma. Asthma affects more than 230 million … NIH Pledges Dedication to Asthma Control |
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