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Smog Exposure Linked to Early Death
A large study has demonstrated for the first time that long-term exposure to smog significantly increases the risk of dying from lung disease. The risk of dying from respiratory disease is more than three times... 
Navajo Nation granted permit for coal power plant
From my personal blog:"July 31st marked the end of a battle for the air permit needed to progress plans to build a 1500 megawatt coal burning power plant in the middle of Navajo Nation territory. The EPA has...
Couch Potato and the asthma risk
Research shows that children who watch five hours of TV a day increases their chance of developing asthma. Reason being that by sitting for hours leads to shallow breathing by the kids. " ... 
‘Philippine hospitals not good for health’--expert
A UK-based health expert has warned about the dangers of chemicals found in common household and industrial materials which, unavoidably, are also found in medical care institutions. I've always had that queasy feeling when in hospitals." Unknown to many,...
Pollution Increases Blood Clot Risk
Air pollution that increases the exposure of small particles to the body may cause blood clots in the leg. This will result in an increase in deep-vien thrombosis, a condition that is similiar to the "economy... 
US toughens stance on ozone level
In an effort to improve public health, the United States' Environmental Protection Agency has tightened air quality standards to meet more of the requirments of the Clean Air Act." It is lowering the amount of...
Slovenia independence leader dies
"Slovenia's former President Janez Drnovsek, who helped lead his country to independence and EU membership, has died at the age of 57, his office says. Mr Drnovsek was prime minister from 1992 until 2002, when he...
Doctors Find Tooth In Pensioner's Lung
"A pensioner suffering from breathing problems was found to have a tooth lodged in his lung. Gordon Billingham, 77, who has worn false teeth for several years, was so short of breath he could barely walk and was...
Fluid in ailing Soeharto`s lungs increases
Although the health condition of ailing former President Soeharto was improving slightly on Monday, doctor said the amount of fluid in his lungs increased more than that of the previous days. "Compared to that of the previous days, the accumulation of fluid in the former...
Indonesia`s ailing Suharto still critical: doctor
"Indonesia's ex-dictator Suharto was to undergo several medical tests on Thursday as the health of the 86-year-old remained critical, one of his doctors said.Suharto, who held Indonesia in an iron grip for 32...
Spice Girls reunite in Vancouver
Backlash, smacklash. At least, that's what Victoria "Posh" Beckham, Geri "Ginger" Halliwell, Melanie "Sporty" Chisholm, Melanie "Scary" Brown and Emma "Baby" Bunton are saying today as their private 747 (see...
California wildfire evacuees face hardships as they return home
This people must actually be brave and hardy."With some of the worst wildfires dying down, many Southern Californians lucky enough to find their homes still standing could nevertheless face hardships for weeks to come, including polluted air, no electricity and no drinking...
The Fishy Flag Report
The fishy origin of our fingers and toes"It brings a new meaning to the term fish fingers. Our fingers and toes really did evolve from the fins of ancient fish, a discovery that finally resolves a debate over...
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Star Trek Type Device Seals Punctured Lungs
This release from the University of Washington engineers have created a tricorder type device that uses ultrasound to repair punctured lungs. " Star Trek medical device uses ultrasound to seal punctured...
Smoking 2.0: A Vaporizer for Tobacco Use Only
Whilst products like these would indeed cut down on smoke, I don't think that smoke alone is the point of all those smoking bans: the banning governments are trying to increase their constituents' health levels,...
created by Jordan Yerman | 2 years ago | updated 2 years ago
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