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Chlorinated Waters and Lung HealthChlorine is commonly used to disinfect drinking water and other water sources. However,exposure to this powerful chemical has been shown to impair lung function. This article describes the disinfection process, the benefits and risks to public health.
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Increased Funding for Lung Health ResearchFunding for lung health at the National Health Institute (NIH) will be increased after Congress passed a continuing resolution that included an additional $619 million for fiscal year 2007.
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Financial Institution Donates to Lung Health AgencyThe private foundation of the W.B. and Ellen Gordon Stuart Trust, Bank One Trust Company, NA., trustee has provided a gift of $5,000 to support the charitable efforts of the American Lung Association.
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Men's Health: Role of Caffeine on Aging Men and Lung HealthMen's health must be protected later in life by limiting the use of caffeine, especially if the man lives with asthma. Here is what men need to know.
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Eye Pain, Vision Loss - Link to Sarcoidosis, Lung DiseaseIf you experience complications associated with sudden eye pain, the complication may be attributed to the development of a lung disorder known as sarcoidosis.
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'Climb Worcester' Event Benefits American Lung AssociationCharlie Herbert was among the 58 climbers who scaled 48 flights of stairs at the Sovereign Bank Glass Tower in Worcester, MA March 8, 2009 in the second annual event to benefit the American Lung Association. See below for details. -
Healing Lung Exercise of TaoismThis is one of many thousands of Tao body exercises. These exercises are used for general healing and to heal specific areas of the body. In this article, we will examine the lung exercise of Taoism.
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Lung Cancer - New Diagnostic TestsLungs inhale oxygen sustain live to the tissues & exhale carbon dioxide. Lung Cancer is the number one cancer killer & mostly attributed to smoking. Breath Test detects early lung cancer & genetic test evaluates if chemotherapy will be helpful.
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Interprofessional Practice Should Be Recognized as a Necessary Response of the Health Care SystemInterprofessional practice has also been discussed in various ways and gradually accepted in the whole health care systems. Interprofessional practice should be applied in every health care system because of it benefits.
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Lung Association Files Official Comments on EPA-Proposed Particle PollutionProposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards fail to protect public health and must be made stronger, according to John Kirkwood, CEO of the American Lung Association.
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Cat Health: When to Take Cats to the VetWhen to take cats to the vet can be a hard call. This article includes signs and symptoms of failing cat health and diseases that may require taking cats to the vet. Also includes some questions to ask the vet. -
Black Lung DiseaseBlack Lung Disease is an occupational hazard for miners which may lie dormant in the lung for several years before leading to a fatality. It is untreatable as of present. -
Health Care No One Can AffordThe Health Care system in the United States is in trouble and dangerously under attack by the Obama administration.
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Department Health - Creating Awareness to Health IssuesMen and women are advised not to take their health issues for granted. Department health organizes a number of health awareness weeks so that it keeps us informed of our health and its importance.
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Top 10 Best Health Foods for 2010The best health foods nowadays is anything that geared towards losing those extra weights and maintain it the healthy way. While boosting immunity and rich in nutritional value.
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The Sea and Your HealthNot only does the sea provide us with essential sea life and vegetation that's so vastly important worldwide, but it also provides us with health benefits from the water itself. -
Preventative Health Care for WomenAn overview of ten preventative health care tips for women. Includes things such as regular pap smears, mammograms, and breast self-examination.
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Proposed Health Care Reform Bill Has Price CutThe Senate Finance Committee made cuts to its proposed Health Care Bill in order to not break the trillion dollar mark.
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Health Benefits You Can Get from Simply Eating MelonsMany people these days do not eat enough melons. It's almost like they just seem to be a summer fruit to eat, but did you know melons contain antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that help prevent many common health problems.
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Lung Cancer Statistics ExplainedLung Cancer is a dreaded diagnosis for over 200,000 Americans each year. It strikes smokers at a far greater rate than non-smokers.
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Would You Quit Smoking If a Family Member was Diagnosed with Lung Cancer?Would you quit smoking if a family member was diagnosed with lung cancer? Here are some other options.
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How is Lung Cancer Treated?It is estimated that over 219,000 new cases of lung cancer in 2009. This article examines the different treatments used to help cure the patient.
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Guide to Small Cell Lung CancerThis aggressive form of lung cancer is often more deadly than other forms of lung cancer. Learn about its characteristics and treatment options.
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Should You Get Lung Cancer Screening?A personal discussion of the debate over CT screening for lung cancer. In my humble opinion, I try to enlighten the reader on some of the pros and cons at the heart of this raging debate. -
Lung Cancer Screening: To Do or Not to DoPositive and negative factors of lung cancer screening.
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Health News Update: Stories You May Have Missed, Part 2Health news items include: Swim lessons for toddlers; infectious threats to the U.S. blood supply; Silly Bandz bracelets may be dangerous; smoking causes gene mutation, and myths about sun protection. -
Fixing Medicare and Health CareFixing our broken health care (finance) systems requires restructuring how we finance health care, what we expect from health care providers, and a recognition of economic realities very different than we hear about on MSNBC, FOX, CNN, ABC, NBC, and CBS.
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Avoid Making Bad Health DecisionsYou're educated, well-read and are the go-to person for solving your family's and friend's problems. You consider yourself pretty knowledgeable on many topics but somehow you still manage to make bad health decisions. -
Brussels Sprouts - Sprouting with Health BenefitsBrussels Sprouts and their detoxification properties, cancer prevention, skin health, and much more.
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What Are the Health Effects of Raw Beet Juice and Other Vegetable Juices High in Nitrates?What are the health effects of nitrates from raw vegetable juices, for example, beet juice? New study.
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4 Hidden Health Hazards in the Bathroom: Common Health Mistakes that Could Be Making You SickMany people make health mistakes every day in their bathroom that could be putting their health at risk. Here are four hidden health hazards in your bathroom that could be making you sick. -
Lung Cancer Not Related to 9/11? AbsurdThe NIOSH (National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health has completed their first review, stating that there is not enough evidence to link cancer to the list of conditions that are covered. -
The Grave Health Risks to Women from AlcoholWomen cannot drink like men can. Learn why you need to monitor your alcohol drinking habits and how alcohol impacts your life and health.
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The Seven Deadly Sins of HealthEveryone has heard that a lying tongue, hands that shed blood and a false witness are three of the seven deadly sins found in Proverbs 6, but what about the "sins" that we commit against our health everyday?
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Weight Loss to Reduce Waist Size May Improve HealthWeight loss is important to those overweight. However, weight loss without decreasing waist size may not be enough to improve health.
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Sun Exposure For HealthIt's no secret that exposure to the sun's UV rays is a known cause of skin cancer. Yet limiting exposure to the sun can actually be more harmful to your health than staying out of the sun. It's true - some exposure to the sun's UV rays IS good for you!
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Health Effects of Volcanoes: What's Happening in Iceland?The immediate and long-term human health effects from exposure to active volcanoes, including respiratory problems and cancer. Information has been extracted from medical studies by scientific researchers, and summarized in easily readable format.
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Affect of Gardens, Allergy Tests, Meditation Retreats & Childcare on Our HealthWhen it comes to health and wellness, we seem to turn to doctors, but what about what gets us to that point? Being in touch with our physical, emotional, spiritual selves helps a lot! -
The Surprising Health Benefits of ApplesWhether it's apple juice, applesauce or a ripe apple fresh off the tree, medical professionals agree that apples are a fruit you should enjoy regularly for optimum health.
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House Republicans Vote Against $8 Billion Health Bill for 9/11 Relief Workers: What's Wrong with America?What's wrong with America? A country that won't even fund a 9/11 health care bill set up to give medical care to first responders and relief workers on 9/11. Now there's a country I don't want to live in.
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