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By LocalHealthGuide on December 05th, 2009
Winter wood smoke can pose health hazard to many, health officials warn
Winter weather can create stagnant air that traps air pollutants close to the ground.
Tag: "Air Pollution"
By LocalHealthGuide on June 25th, 2009
Health stories in the news
New York Times columnist hopes Obama “tunes out” the AMA
New York Times columnist Nicholas D. Kristof calls on President Barack Obama to tune out the American Medical Association, which is opposing a public health insurance plan that would compete with private insurers.
Instead, he bids the president heed Dr. David Scheiner, what was Mr. Obama’s doctor [...]
By LocalHealthGuide on November 25th, 2008
Particle air pollution elevated aboard Seattle school buses – Updated
Air on Seattle school buses contains considerably more harmful airborne particles than the surrounding outside air, researchers at the University of Washington report.
In the study, the researchers measured levels of small particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs where they can release harmful chemicals and have been linked to respiratory diseases and other health [...]
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