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Harvard finds kidney stones, malaria among global-warming risks.
Kidney stones, malaria, Lyme disease, depression and respiratory illness all may increase with global warming, researchers at Harvard Medical School said. Bloomberg News. 20 November 2009.
Mild asthma leads to higher risk of kids getting H1N1: Study.
Even mild asthma increases a child's risk of being hospitalized with more severe H1N1 flu, researchers in Toronto are warning. Canwest News Service. 20 November 2009.
Heat is a health hazard in Sydney.
Authorities warn that poor air quality during the NSW heatwave may harm people with asthma or other respiratory conditions. As the state bakes for the second day running, NSW Health says high ozone levels, caused by car exhaust and industrial fumes, are a big problem. Australian Associated Press. 20 November 2009.
HHS to warn consumers of flu drug price gouging.
The Department of Health and Human Services will issue consumer warnings about price variations for a scarce liquid form of the flu-fighting drug Tamiflu, a spokesman said Wednesday. USA Today. 19 November 2009.
Even with tighter standards, N.C.’s ozone quality keeps improving.
Dr. Roy Cordato said the statistics gathered over the past decade show most communities in North Carolina have consistently met stricter ozone and air pollution standards put forth by the EPA in 2008. Raleigh Carolina Journal, North Carolina. 19 November 2009.
Elevated pollution levels near SM Airport.
People who live and work near the Santa Monica Airport are being exposed to unusually high levels of air pollution, a significant health concern that has been largely associated with major commercial airports such as LAX, according to a new study by UCLA researchers. Santa Monica Daily Press, California. 19 November 2009.
H1N1, asthma can be a dire combination in children.
While H1N1's effects in a healthy child can range anywhere from mild congestion and sore throat to serious respiratory illness, and even death, the 7 million American kids who have asthma are at a higher risk for complications and death if they contract the novel flu virus. USA Today. 18 November 2009.
A call for an end to leaf burning.
At a time when no one can smoke a cigarette in any public building or within 15 feet of its entrance, how is it that those of us living in some suburban areas still can burn leaves? Chicago Daily Herald, Illinois. Editorial, 17 November 2009.
Kids not eating enough fish.
An overwhelming majority of children do not eat enough fish, placing them at risk of heart disease, asthma, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and retarded brain development, new research says. Sydney Morning Herald, Australia. 16 November 2009.
Coal star state.
While America turns away from dirty energy, Texas could soon have 12 new coal-fired power plants. What gives? Coal’s comeback in Texas comes as at least 107 proposed coal-fired power plants have been scrapped nationwide since 2002. Texas Observer, Texas. 13 November 2009.
Tests show fall outbreak is rhinovirus, not swine flu.
Tests in Philadelphia suggest that large numbers of people who got sick this fall actually fell victim to a sudden, unusually severe - and continuing - outbreak of rhinovirus, better known as a key cause of the common cold. Philadelphia Inquirer, Pennsylvania. 12 November 2009.
Air pollution takes a toll on young lungs.
New parents already have plenty of potential hazards to worry about, from flame-retardants in footed pajamas to hormone-disruptors in breast milk. A new study now adds air to the list of environmental concerns. Discovery Channel. 12 November 2009.
Las Brisas won't harm residents, state toxicologist says.
The state’s senior toxicologist testified Wednesday that projected emissions from the Las Brisas Energy Center are below levels the state sets to protect health of even sensitive groups. Corpus Christi Caller-Times, Texas. 12 November 2009.
B.C. study links acetaminophen and asthma risk.
A new study led by scientists at the Vancouver Coastal Health Research Institute has confirmed that use of acetaminophen by children and adults is associated with the development of asthma and wheezing. Vancouver Sun, British Columbia. 10 November 2009.
Poll: Drugmakers most at fault for swine flu vaccine shortage.
Americans who are frustrated with shortages of swine flu vaccine place slightly more blame on drug companies than the federal government, a USA TODAY/Gallup Poll showed Monday. USA Today. 10 November 2009.
Fearing a flu vaccine, and wanting more of it.
My fellow doctors and I are faced with giving the H1N1 vaccine to children whose parents are almost tearfully afraid of the virus, and trying to win over those parents who are just as tearfully afraid of the vaccine. New York Times. Opinion, 10 November 2009.
Bay Area agency says check before you burn.
The seasonal gravitation toward wood stoves and roaring fires has the Bay Area Air Quality Management District on the offensive to ensure people understand and abide by a year-old ban on burning solid fuels during the worst air days. Santa Rosa Press Democrat, California. 9 November 2009.
More than 38 million vaccine doses available against swine flu.
More than 38 million doses of vaccine against pandemic H1N1 influenza are now available, 11 million more than were available last week and double the number available two weeks ago, officials from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Friday. Los Angeles Times, California. 8 November 2009.
Parents worry about vaccine shortage.
Across the region, the pediatrician recordings sound the same: "Due to distribution delays, swine flu vaccine supplies are limited. Small shipments continue to arrive, but no precise schedule is known." Framingham MetroWest Daily News, Massachusetts. 8 November 2009.
Rail yard held hidden peril.
Like a Trojan horse, the San Bernardino rail yard carried a hidden peril. Diesel soot from locomotives and big rigs converging on the 165-acre site brought toxic chemicals and dangerous particles that penetrate deep into the lungs. Riverside Press-Enterprise, California. 8 November 2009.
Sustainability summit to set course for TN.
The 2010 Sustainability Agenda is the guidance we must have to get out of the economic recession and air and water pollution and into an enhanced public health, quality of life and a much better future for our children. Nashville Tennessean, Tennessee. Opinion, 8 November 2009.
Cargo peril.
Southern California has plenty of evidence about the dangers of air pollution; what it needs are solutions that reduce the risk. International trade can bring jobs and commerce to the region, but those benefits should not come at the cost of residents' health. Riverside Press-Enterprise, California. Editorial, 7 November 2009.
Goldman Sachs, Citigroup among NYC employers that got hard-to-find swine flu vaccine.
Some of New York's biggest companies received doses of swine flu vaccine for at-risk employees, drawing criticism that the hard-to-find vaccine is going first to the privileged. Associated Press. 6 November 2009.
Flu shots for Leafs, Raptors spark fury.
Health Minister Deb Matthews told reporters Thursday she was flabbergasted the millionaire athletes managed to get their vaccine while at-risk people, such as young children and pregnant women, are still waiting to be immunized. Toronto Star, Ontario. 6 November 2009.
Researchers link asthma risk to folic acid during pregnancy.
Babies born to women who have taken folic acid supplements during their pregnancy are up to 30% more likely than other children to develop asthma, researchers have found. London Guardian, United Kingdom. 6 November 2009.
Children closest to harbor trade roadways suffer more respiratory issues.
A new study on the health impacts of pollution from trucks, trains and ships in the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles finds children living closest to harbor trade corridors suffer from a higher incidence of respiratory ailments. Long Beach Press-Telegram, California. 5 November 2009.
Folic acid tied to asthma risk.
Folic acid supplements taken by mid-to-late-term pregnant mothers may lead to a much higher risk of asthma in the child, a new study has found. Melbourne Age, Australia. 5 November 2009.
Folic acid in pregnancy linked to asthma.
Mums who take folic acid supplements throughout their pregnancy, in a well-intentioned attempt to boost baby's health, are increasing their risk of having a child with asthma, a study has found. Australian Associated Press. 5 November 2009.
Researchers say asthma more prevalent in children living near busy roads, freeways.
An estimated 6 percent of Riverside-area children with asthma are afflicted with the disease because of pollution from a nearby freeway or busy road, medical researchers found in a study released Wednesday. Riverside Press-Enterprise, California. 5 November 2009.
Allergy ruling could lead to ban on pets in airplane cabins.
The government agency overseeing airline consumer complaints is considering declaring allergies a disability — a development that could force Canada's largest airlines to stop allowing small pets to fly in the passenger cabin with their owners. Canwest News Service. 5 November 2009.
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