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Infant Colds Don't Boost Asthma Risk
MyHealthNewsDaily.com - May 24, 2012; 11:26 AM ET
Babies who catch a lot of colds are not at increased risk for wheezing later in life.
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Asthma Rates at Highest Level Ever, CDC Says
MyHealthNewsDaily.com - May 23, 2012; 12:29 PM ET
About 25.7 million people in the U.S. now have asthma, a new report from the CDC says.
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How to Prevent Toxin Exposure After Natural Disasters
Photo by Timur Arbaev of photos.com - May 7, 2012; 9:00 AM ET
In the wake of a natural disaster, it's important to be aware of conditions that could put you in harm's way.
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5 Ways to Clear the Air & Stay Healthy
Care2.com - May 6, 2012; 9:52 AM ET
Studies have shown that the air that surrounds us indoors is more toxic than the air outdoors.
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10 Houseplants That Clean the Air
Care2.com - Apr 16, 2012; 8:31 AM ET
While it’s always important to let some fresh air in, research by NASA found that many houseplants are capable of reducing harmful toxins in the air.
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When Fresh Air Isn’t
Care2.com - Apr 9, 2012; 2:22 PM ET
When you’re breathing hard, you need to be smart about what kind of air you are taking in.
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Why Women Find it Harder to Quit Smoking
myhealthnewsdaily.com - Apr 5, 2012; 10:28 AM ET
Women tend to find it harder to quit smoking than men, and a new study suggests why — women's brains respond differently to nicotine.
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New Strain of Whooping Cough Has Global Epidemic Potential, Study Suggests
MyHealthNewsDaily.com - Mar 24, 2012; 4:12 PM ET
A new strain of whooping cough has increased its prevalence and is now dominating Australia's four-year-long epidemic of the respiratory infection.
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There are a number of environmental factors that affect the likelihood and severity of an asthma attack. The AccuWeather.com Asthma Forecast shows how these factors are likely to affect asthmatics, with higher levels indicating an increased risk for an asthma attack and an increased likelihood of a more severe attack.
Why Are Pollen Allergies So Common?
Humans have been around plants for our entire evolutionary history. So why are roughly 20 percent of Americans allergic to pollen?
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Flu Forecast
Neutral The weather will not significantly impact the risk of catching the flu, nor its severity or duration..
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At High Risk There is a high risk of weather-related asthma attacks. The weather makes asthma attacks more likely to be severe and of longer duration. Plan activities accordingly.