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Yosemite hantavirus outbreak has sickened 10, killed 3, CDC says
Los Angeles TimesTo date, 10 people have fallen ill — and three have died — in the hantavirus outbreak at Yosemite National Park’s “signature” cabins in Curry Village, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Viral Diseases and Infections, Chills, Health, National Parks
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L.A. smog: Public health groups file suit against EPA [Updated]
GreenspaceEnvironmental and public health groups filed suit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on Monday in an effort to spur a crackdown on smog in the Los Angeles region. Under the federal Clean Air Act, Congress established a one-hour standard........ -
GOING GREEN: A closer look at nitrogen oxides
Contributing WriterLast week I began a two-part column about air pollution and discussed three of the six most common air pollutants as defined by the Environmental Protection Agency. This week, I’ll take a look at the other three. As a refresher, the most common air...Tags: Environmental Issues, Asthma, Air Pollution, Environmental Politics, Environmental Pollution
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Asthma can occur at any age
Premium Health News ServiceQ. I'm 50 years old, and lately I've been wheezing when I play tennis. Can I get asthma at my age? A. You can get asthma as an adult, without ever having had it in childhood. And your wheezing might be caused by asthma, but it also can be caused by other...Tags: Physical Conditions, Diseases and Illnesses, Allergies, Nose, Asthma
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2012 True Grit Award recipients
The True Grit Award is presented to a senior student-athlete from each high school located in Washington County and a second-year student at Hagerstown Community College who has demonstrated the ability to overcome hardship to become or remain a member of...Tags: Health Treatments, Football, Economy, Business and Finance, Asthma, Health and Medical Professionals
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"Bucket List" Baby, Avery Lynn Canahuati, Dies
KTLA NewsBELLAIRE, Texas -- The 6-month-old girl whose parents created a "bucket list" blog for their daughter after doctors said she would not live past age 2 died Monday, her father said. Avery Lynn Canahuati, who was born in November with spinal muscular...Tags: Good Friday, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, Human Body, Health, Social Media
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After slow start, flu season ramps up in Maryland
It's nearly spring, temperatures in the 70s, yet the flu waited until now to ramp up in Maryland, killing three members of a Calvert County family.
Usually, flu season strikes earlier. By this time last year, the flu had been widespread and had already...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Staphylococcal Infection , Viral Diseases and Infections, Health, Swine Flu
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Lawyer Says Feds' 9/11 Victim Compensation Offer Is Good Deal
pix11 | @wpixMore than 1,600 people who have filed lawsuits against the government claiming they developed health problems resulting from the toxic cloud from the collapsed World Trade Center have until Monday to decide whether to take advantage of an offer from...Tags: Diseases and Illnesses, Trials, Lawyers, Justice System, Human Body
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Health Groups Sue the EPA Over Smog in L.A.
KTLA NewsLOS ANGELES (KTLA) -- Did the Environmental Protection Agency fail to protect residents in Los Angeles from dangerous levels of smog? Some environmental and public health groups say they did and they're suing the E.P.A.. The suit claims the E.P.A. didn't...Tags: Physical Conditions, Human Body, Health, Environmental Issues, Asthma
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Peak flu season is coming
marieg@herald-mail.comIt might not be the subject of fundraisers and walk-a-thons. But make no mistake, says the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Like cancer, AIDS, heart disease and a host of other medical maladies, influenza can be a killer. On average, flu...Tags: Coughing, Diseases and Illnesses, Chemical Industry, Viral Diseases and Infections, Sepsis
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The ABCs of RSV: Heres how to protect preemies and other babies from this common virus
SouthFlorida.comSometimes, a young child's seasonal sniffles can mean more than just a cold. Respiratory syncytial virus, referred to as RSV, is a common virus that usually causes cold-like symptoms in adults and children. But for some babies, especially those born...Tags: Adults, Diseases and Illnesses, Infants, Viral Diseases and Infections, Common Cold
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These are the chemicals of warfare
MUSTARD GAS First used during World War I, mustard gas is a colorless, odorless liquid at room temperature and causes extreme blistering. The name stems from its color and smell in its impure state. It's not related to the condiment mustard in any way....Tags: World War I (1914-1918), Health, Armed Forces, Nazi Party, Mustard
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