ROBERT McLETCHIE, right - Glasgow Evening Times

ROBERT McLETCHIE, right Glasgow Evening Times The term COPD is used for conditions that include chronic bronchitis, which causes a severe cough, as well as emphysema, which has symptoms including breathlessness, and it can strike in someone as young as 40. Health experts believe there are a lot ...

MIT researcher: US taking leadership on mercury in the environment - MIT News

MIT researcher: US taking leadership on mercury in the environment MIT News The air toxics standards are expected to help tens of thousands of children such as Murphy's daughter by preventing 30000 cases of childhood asthma symptoms and about 6300 fewer cases of acute bronchitis among children each year, according to EPA ...

Small girl, big action - Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

Wilkes Barre Times-Leader

Small girl, big action Wilkes Barre Times-Leader The 6-year-old probably saved her grandmother's life by dialing 9-1-1 after the woman suffered an acute respiratory attack Jan. 2. In recognition of her cool head and swift action, Kingston declared Friday Trinity Shaver Day and presented the ... and more »

Abortion decision made during Nixon's administration - StandardNet

Abortion decision made during Nixon's administration StandardNet (Obama's) Mercury and Air Toxics Standards will reduce these pollutants and will prevent as many as 11000 premature deaths and 4700 heart attacks a year, and 130000 cases of childhood asthma and 6300 cases of acute bronchitis.

WAREHAM-AREA HEALTH NOTES - Wicked Local

WAREHAM-AREA HEALTH NOTES Wicked Local Red blood cells help people with severe trauma injuries and chronic anemia. Platelets benefit cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy, and plasma helps burn victims and patients with critical diseases. St. Luke's Hospital, part of the Southcoast ...