Seniors: Being active is key to longevity Oct 6, 2008
Any time you walk, you re increasing your lung capacity, she said. When she bowls, she uses a 14-pound ball. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Battle against nerves Oct 6, 2008
Corvallis Gazette Times: Healthy Living. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Overweight 'higher asthma risk' Oct 6, 2008
Asthma affects the small tubes - airways - that carry air in and out of the lungs ... Obesity causes impairments in lung function, such as a reduction in lung volume and an increase in the amount of oxygen used during breathing, but these on its own would not be enough to induce the condition ... "This new research attempts to clarify this relationship, however the exact reasons remain unclear. "Other studies have shown that losing weight and getting fitter can help in both managing asthma and... (Yahoo News -- Allergies and Asthma)
Med diet 'could prevent asthma' Oct 6, 2008
The research was carried out by experts from the UK's National Heart and Lung Institute, the University of Crete, Venezelio General Hospital, in Crete, and the Centre for Research in Environmental Epidemiology, in Barcelona ... Nuts also contain high levels of magnesium, which other research has suggested may protect against asthma and boost lung power ... Dr Paul Cullinan, of the Royal Brompton Hospital and National Heart and Lung Institute, said: "It may be that diet is an important link in... (Yahoo News -- Allergies and Asthma)
Apple juice 'may prevent asthma' Oct 6, 2008
Apples appear to be good for the lungs ... The National Heart and Lung Institute research, published in the European Respiratory Journal, is the latest study to link apples and lung health. (Yahoo News -- Allergies and Asthma)
Research Supports Medicinal Marijuana Oct 6, 2008
But even if ingredients in marijuana prove useful, he added, they ought to be synthesized in a pill to make dosing more accurate and to minimize lung damage. Separately, ending a six-year effort, a Massachusetts group learned yesterday that it had won a legal victory against the DEA in its battle for federal permission to grow its own cannabis for federally approved studies, instead of relying on government pot. (Yahoo News -- Medical Marijuana)
Health glance - 10-6-2008 Oct 6, 2008
The lung disease support group, Huffers and Puffers, will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Yuma Regional Medical Plaza, 1501 W. 24th St. The organization is for adults with lung disease and related health problems such as asthma, emphysema and bronchitis. For more information, call 336-2784. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Cancers getting lesser research funds Oct 6, 2008
Some of the deadliest cancers, such as those affecting the lung and pancreas, get the least amount of public money, while five cancers with some of the best survival rates, including breast and leukaemia, receive nearly two-thirds of the money. Lung cancer experts described the findings as soul destroying and made a plea to scientists to stop sidelining the disease ... About 80% of lung cancer victims die within the first year, mainly because people are diagnosed too late. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
China:Indoor pollution to kill 80mn Oct 5, 2008
If current levels of smoking and biomass and coal fuel use in Chinese homes continue, by 2033 there will be an estimated 65 million deaths from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and 18 million deaths from lung cancer, Science Daily news magazine quoted the study as saying ... Smoking and pollution from indoor burning of these fuels are major risk factors for COPD and lung cancer and have been linked with tuberculosis, the study says ... The researchers said if smoking and use of... (India Times, India)
The Citizen's Cinema Oct 5, 2008
TheCitizensCinema wrote on Aug 11, 2008 8:18 PM:" I've been a "Star Wars" fan since I could pronounce Chewbacca.I weathered the disappointment of the new trilogy that forever associated Darth Vader - the supremely evil walking iron lung - with some baby-faced adolescent who had the hots for Natalie Portman.So you'd think I'm stoked to see the next "Star Wars" movie, coming out this Friday. What "Star Wars" movie, you ask?Exactly. For a while I've known about "The Clone Wars," a CG saga bridging... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
High-tech protection Oct 5, 2008
The Hamilton woman watched as her son developed chronic lung infections ... After eight months of lung problems and growth issues, Twardosky finally discovered Derek had cystic fibrosis, a hereditary disease of the lungs mucus glands, liver, pancreas and intestines. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Economic Stabilization act full text (New version) Oct 5, 2008
Temporary increase in coal excise tax; funding of Black Lung Disability Trust Fund ... TEMPORARY INCREASE IN COAL EXCISE TAX; FUNDING OF BLACK LUNG DISABILITY TRUST FUND.. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Five-step check for nano safety Oct 5, 2008
Small particles of inhaled quartz can lead to lung damage, with the potential for progressive lung disease ... Long, thin fibres of asbestos can also lead to lung disease if inhaled, but grinding the fibres down to shorter particles reduces their harmfulness. (Yahoo News -- Nanotechnology)
Fighting scleroderma Oct 5, 2008
Her reinfused stem cells seem to have let a healthy new immune system take root, stopping more damage and, nearly two years later, letting her lungs and joints heal enough for better function ... And arguably most mysterious is scleroderma, where the immune system somehow mistakenly attacks connective tissues that support the skin and internal organs thickening skin, stiffening joints, destroying blood vessels, and sometimes killing through kidney and lung failure ... A pilot study of nearly... (Montana Standard, MT)
* World News Quick Take Oct 5, 2008
Tens of millions of people will die from respiratory illness and lung cancer over the next 25 years in China if nothing is done to reduce smoking and fuel burning indoors, scientists warned. In an article published in the Lancet, the periodical predicted 65 million deaths from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and 18 million deaths from lung cancer between 2003 and 2033 from smoking and biomass burning at home. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Urban air pollution 'more dangerous than Chernobyl' Oct 5, 2008
Other findings this year showed that women living in areas of high air pollution were at greater risk of heart disease and death, while children living within 500m of motorways suffered more permanent lung damage and lower life expectancy, probably because of their greater exposure to pollutants in vehicle fumes ... Pollution in central London increases mortality due to heart and lung disease by 2. (Yahoo News -- Pollution)
Passenger lists urged for buses Oct 5, 2008
Tuberculosis, commonly referred to as TB, is an infectious lung disease which can be deadly if untreated. A female passenger with the disease was travelling on Greyhound bus trip No. 0367, bound for Detroit. (Windsor Star)
Kathy Mattea brings her coal-mining upbringing to global issues Oct 5, 2008
Then there was Hazel Dickens' very Appalachian, very distinctive recording of "Black Lung." Dickens' version was so pitch perfect - Mattea has described it as "raw and wide open" - that Mattea wasn't sure if she could include it on the CD.. But she spent six months practicing "Black Lung." It was worth the effort. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Apple juice 'may prevent asthma' Oct 5, 2008
Apples appear to be good for the lungs ... The National Heart and Lung Institute research, published in the European Respiratory Journal, is the latest study to link apples and lung health. (Yahoo News -- Allergies and Asthma)
Overweight 'higher asthma risk' Oct 5, 2008
Asthma affects the small tubes - airways - that carry air in and out of the lungs ... Obesity causes impairments in lung function, such as a reduction in lung volume and an increase in the amount of oxygen used during breathing, but these on its own would not be enough to induce the condition ... "This new research attempts to clarify this relationship, however the exact reasons remain unclear. "Other studies have shown that losing weight and getting fitter can help in both managing asthma and... (Yahoo News -- Allergies and Asthma)
Med diet 'could prevent asthma' Oct 5, 2008
The research was carried out by experts from the UK's National Heart and Lung Institute, the University of Crete, Venezelio General Hospital, in Crete, and the Centre for Research in Environmental Epidemiology, in Barcelona ... Nuts also contain high levels of magnesium, which other research has suggested may protect against asthma and boost lung power ... Dr Paul Cullinan, of the Royal Brompton Hospital and National Heart and Lung Institute, said: "It may be that diet is an important link in... (Yahoo News -- Allergies and Asthma)
Smoking will kill 65 million Chinese in 30 years Oct 5, 2008
org) -- There will be 65 million deaths from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease or COPD and 18 million deaths from lung cancer in China between 2003 and 2033 if China maintains current levels of smoking and use of biomass and coal fuel in homes, according to a new study ... Smoking and use of biomass and coal in homes together will be responsible for more than 80 percent of deaths from COPD and 75 percent of lung cancer deaths in china during the 30-year period, the researchers said ... The... (Food Consumer)
Breast cancer is now top cancer-killer in Singapore Oct 5, 2008
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'No regrets' for Myanmar dissident after record jail sentence Oct 5, 2008
He now suffers from heart disease, a hernia, and has lung and eye problems, yet he said he will continue to work for the NLD.. "I have no health problems recently. I have to keep my spirits strong," he said. (Yahoo! Asia News)
World risks 'dirty' energy future Oct 4, 2008
China lung disease 'to kill 83m ... China lung disease 'to kill 83m. (Yahoo News -- Energy Policy)
S Africa row over 'missing' funds Oct 4, 2008
"I wish to place it on record that I've never received the alleged 500,000 rand from any person, as is alleged. "This is part of a concerted smear campaign primarily directed at discrediting the image and reputation of the SACP and tarnishing my image and integrity," he said. 'Bordering on hypocrisy' Mr Madisha has been publicly criticised by the SACP - of which he is also a member of the central committee - for implicating Mr Nzimande. He didn't come to the structures in his own party but went... (Yahoo News -- South Africa)
The Citizen's Cinema Oct 4, 2008
TheCitizensCinema wrote on Aug 11, 2008 8:18 PM:" I've been a "Star Wars" fan since I could pronounce Chewbacca.I weathered the disappointment of the new trilogy that forever associated Darth Vader - the supremely evil walking iron lung - with some baby-faced adolescent who had the hots for Natalie Portman.So you'd think I'm stoked to see the next "Star Wars" movie, coming out this Friday. What "Star Wars" movie, you ask?Exactly. For a while I've known about "The Clone Wars," a CG saga bridging... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
China lung disease 'to kill 83m' Oct 4, 2008
China lung disease 'to kill 83m ... A US study has suggested that more than 80 million people in China will die in the next 25 years as a result of lung disease ... In the 30-year period, it calculates, about 83 million Chinese people will die prematurely of lung disease. (BBC News)
High-tech protection Oct 4, 2008
The Hamilton woman watched as her son developed chronic lung infections ... After eight months of lung problems and growth issues, Twardosky finally discovered Derek had cystic fibrosis, a hereditary disease of the lungs mucus glands, liver, pancreas and intestines. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
UK diplomat 'says Obama aloof' Oct 4, 2008
Page last updated at 19:52 GMT, Friday, 3 October 2008 20:52 UK. UK diplomat 'says Obama aloof. (BBC News -- Americas)
Prince Harry leads Diana tributes Oct 4, 2008
China lung disease 'to kill 83m. Lost penguins get Brazil air lift. (Yahoo News -- Princess Diana)
Climate documentary 'broke rules' Oct 4, 2008
China lung disease 'to kill 83m. WATCHED/LISTENED. (Yahoo News -- Climate Change)
Motorist, 81, bailed over deaths Oct 4, 2008
Page last updated at 23:19 GMT, Friday, 3 October 2008 00:19 UK. An 81-year-old motorist has been bailed by police investigating a car crash which killed two elderly pedestrians. (BBC News -- UK)
If only the bail-out had been called a rescue Oct 4, 2008
" In today's sound-bite society such an approach should be taken for granted as a "101" lesson for any politician wishing to highlight a message to the press who report meaning, along with the public who judge that meaning's merits and value. Tony Blair understood this when he said, "Education, education, education". Martin Luther King understood it when repeated and explained his "dream". Whoever gets into the White House next may want to keep in mind that in terms of branding, sometimes the... (BBC News -- UK)
'Mum made me wear it' Oct 4, 2008
" Send us a picture of your own childhood fashion faux pas - instructions in the factbox above. Or add your comments on this story, using the form below. My poor Mother and her two sisters who were 7, 14 and 21 years respectively, had to wear matching dresses in the 20s, because their mother used a local dressmaker and three dresses in the same fabric worked out cheaper! Helen Faulkes, Solihull My Mum always dressed me and my two sisters the same, most of the time she had our outfits hand made... (BBC News -- UK)
Of bulbs and bubbles Oct 4, 2008
As banks topple and stock markets plunge, it is hardly surprising that voices are raised blaming the current financial troubles on the evils of borrowing and lending ... China lung disease 'to kill 83m. (BBC News -- UK)
Help red squirrels, public urged Oct 4, 2008
Page last updated at 01:25 GMT, Saturday, 4 October 2008 02:25 UK. Red squirrels can be killed by a virus passed on by their grey cousins. (BBC News -- UK)
March urges child poverty action Oct 4, 2008
Page last updated at 23:05 GMT, Friday, 3 October 2008 00:05 UK. The UK Government has a target to halve child poverty by 2010. (BBC News -- UK)
Brown hails 'brilliant' Olympians Oct 4, 2008
Page last updated at 20:51 GMT, Friday, 3 October 2008 21:51 UK. Swimmer Rebecca Adlington was among those at the reception. (BBC News -- UK)
Murphy becomes Scottish Secretary Oct 4, 2008
Page last updated at 18:27 GMT, Friday, 3 October 2008 19:27 UK. Jim Murphy was elected to parliament in 1997. (BBC News -- UK)
Police turn to Taser to subdue on-the-loose road-runner ram Oct 4, 2008
Page last updated at 20:31 GMT, Friday, 3 October 2008 21:31 UK. Road-runner ram shot with Taser. (BBC News -- UK)
Do the reshuffle Oct 4, 2008
Page last updated at 17:18 GMT, Friday, 3 October 2008 18:18 UK. All change - swapping seats at the top. (BBC News -- UK)
Ill-gotten gains Oct 4, 2008
Page last updated at 06:29 GMT, Saturday, 4 October 2008 07:29 UK. Fraudster's 'pop star' lifestyle. (BBC News -- UK)
Economic Stabilization act full text (New version) Oct 4, 2008
Temporary increase in coal excise tax; funding of Black Lung Disability Trust Fund ... TEMPORARY INCREASE IN COAL EXCISE TAX; FUNDING OF BLACK LUNG DISABILITY TRUST FUND.. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
The Environmental Dangers of Backyard Fire Pits Oct 4, 2008
The fine particles also aggravate heart and lung diseases ... Fine particles also aggravate chronic heart and lung diseases, and have been linked to premature deaths in those already suffering from such afflictions. (Scientific American)
Shining Stars: HMSA Foundation awards health grants Oct 4, 2008
They are American Lung Association of Hawaii, $25,000; Association of Native Hawaiian Physicians, $5,000; Hawaii Lions Foundation, $25,000; Hawaii Parkinson Association, $25,000; Helping Hands Hawaii, $49,900; Imua Family Services, $25,000; Kohala Hospital Charitable Foundation, $15,000; Moiliili Community Center, $5,000; Pacific Cancer Foundation, $5,500; Shriners Hospital for Children, $5,000; Hawaii Foodbank, $25,000; and the University of Hawaii at Hilo, College of Pharmacy, $75,506 ... They... (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
New guidance given on autism care Oct 4, 2008
Page last updated at 12:44 GMT, Wednesday, 2 April 2008 13:44 UK. The public health minister has announced new guidelines on autism. (Yahoo News -- Autism)
Five-step check for nano safety Oct 4, 2008
Small particles of inhaled quartz can lead to lung damage, with the potential for progressive lung disease ... Long, thin fibres of asbestos can also lead to lung disease if inhaled, but grinding the fibres down to shorter particles reduces their harmfulness ... China lung disease 'to kill 83m. (Yahoo News -- Nanotechnology)
Copyright pirates face crackdown Oct 4, 2008
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Fighting scleroderma Oct 4, 2008
Her reinfused stem cells seem to have let a healthy new immune system take root, stopping more damage and, nearly two years later, letting her lungs and joints heal enough for better function ... And arguably most mysterious is scleroderma, where the immune system somehow mistakenly attacks connective tissues that support the skin and internal organs thickening skin, stiffening joints, destroying blood vessels, and sometimes killing through kidney and lung failure ... A pilot study of nearly... (Montana Standard, MT)
Italy returns Parthenon fragment Oct 4, 2008
" The British Museum said in response to the Italian move that its trustees' position on the sculptures remained unchanged. "Here in London the sculptures are an important part of a world collection which is free to all and which allows six million visitors a year to explore the complex network of interconnected world cultures," it said in a statement. Bookmark with: THE PARTHENON MARBLES THE FUTURE IN VIDEO THE CONTROVERSY NEWS STORIES IN PICTURES RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not... (BBC News -- Europe)
Leith Walk tram tracks to be laid Oct 4, 2008
" Bookmark with: EDINBURGH'S TRAMS PROJECT LATEST NEWS ANALYSIS AND OPINION BACKGROUND AUDIO AND VIDEO RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites E-MAILED Everyone do the reshuffle Corfu's campaign for autonomy Fraudster's 'pop star' lifestyle OJ Simpson guilty of armed heist Quiz: The British welfare state READ OJ Simpson guilty of armed heist China lung disease 'to kill 83m' Week in pictures Bush warns of economic challenges Lost penguins get... (BBC News)
US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed' Oct 4, 2008
Page last updated at 02:13 GMT, Friday, 1 December 2006. US sex-abstinence drive 'flawed. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Police evict Tamils from Colombo Oct 4, 2008
" SRI LANKA CRISIS BACKGROUND PROFILES HAVE YOUR SAY RELATED INTERNET LINKS The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites MOST E-MAILED New bridge installed on motorway Court finds Simpson guilty of heist Week in pictures Music stars unite to seek control Wild parrots settle in suburbs MOST READ OJ Simpson convicted of robbery Week in pictures China lung disease 'to kill 83m' US kills 'senior Baghdad bomber' Jump crowd 'disgust' police boss FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS... (Yahoo News -- Sri Lanka)
New Study Adds Fuel to Breast MRI Concerns Oct 4, 2008
But Dr. Phillip Manno with Nevada Cancer Institute says a three week delay is common, with or without an MRI. "We usually do studies to determine the full extent of the disease, not just in the breast but to see if it's in the bones or liver or lung. So that time period really is not a drastic delay in my opinion.". Researchers also found that women who opt for an MRI following a diagnosis of breast cancer are more likely to have a mastectomy -- possibly due the highly sensitive machine picking... (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Urban air pollution 'more dangerous than Chernobyl' Oct 4, 2008
Other findings this year showed that women living in areas of high air pollution were at greater risk of heart disease and death, while children living within 500m of motorways suffered more permanent lung damage and lower life expectancy, probably because of their greater exposure to pollutants in vehicle fumes ... Pollution in central London increases mortality due to heart and lung disease by 2. (Yahoo News -- Pollution)
Renewed violence in west China Oct 4, 2008
China lung disease 'to kill 83m. Jump crowd 'disgust' police boss. (Yahoo News -- China)
Mother, daughter cope with cystic fibrosis Oct 4, 2008
Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease that affects the lungs and pancreas and causes sticky mucus in the lungs to form. "Normal colds could kill her," says Winslow, "because it causes lung damage and the more lung damage, the harder it is to breathe.". (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Seed bank 'running out of funds' Oct 4, 2008
Page last updated at 14:06 GMT, Friday, 3 October 2008 15:06 UK. Seed bank 'running out of funds. (BBC News -- Science)
Childhood Wheezing With Rhinovirus Can Increase Asthma Odds 10-fold Oct 4, 2008
15, 2006) Human rhinovirus (HRV), the leading cause of most common colds, struck two immunosuppressed lung transplant patients, leading to progressive respiratory failure, graft dysfunction, and death. The. (Science Daily)
Beta-blockers Reduce Mortality In Patients With COPD After Vascular Surgery Oct 4, 2008
Chronic lung diseases such as bronchitis and emphysema can make breathing difficult. Researchers have shown that playing the harmonica on a regular. (Science Daily)
Age guidance on Wilson book Oct 4, 2008
Page last updated at 11:29 GMT, Friday, 3 October 2008 12:29 UK. Age guidance on new Wilson book. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Rowling 'makes 5 every second' Oct 4, 2008
Page last updated at 08:31 GMT, Friday, 3 October 2008 09:31 UK. Rowling 'makes 5 every second. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
High School Musical 'sets record' Oct 4, 2008
Page last updated at 11:37 GMT, Friday, 3 October 2008 12:37 UK. High School Musical 'sets record. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Sun and surf Oct 4, 2008
Page last updated at 14:22 GMT, Friday, 3 October 2008 15:22 UK. Solar-powered wi-fi comes to Brazil. (BBC News -- Technology)
