Air pollution shrinks the brain
Health scare of the week Most people know that breathing in air pollution is bad for their lungs, but new research suggests fine particulate matter from cars, trucks and factories could also have long-term effects on the brain. Over time, exposure to levels of air pollution typically found in urban and suburban areas could actually […]
Continue Reading...Worst cities for people with spring allergies
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America’s annual ranking of the worst cities for people with spring allergies is out, and once again, the Southeastern United States appears to fare worst, thanks to a combination of warm weather and pollen counts. Although this year’s pollen is largely off to a slow start, thanks to a […]
Continue Reading...Red Light Health Hazards
“Red lights may prevent deadly auto accidents, but waiting at one poses a different kind of hazard to your health. Car exhaust emits harmful pollutants, known as nanoparticles, which have been linked to heart and lung diseases. When researchers from the University of Surrey in England analyzed drivers’ exposure to these pollutants at various points […]
Continue Reading...“Health Scare Of The Week”…. Air Pollution At School
Children who attend schools near busy roads could see their brain development hindered by air pollution, according to a new study by Spanish Scientists. Researchers in Barcelona spent a year tracking the developmental progress of more than 2,700 children ages 7 to 10 at 39 schools in the city. They found that the cognitive skills […]
Continue Reading...Florida Company has Stake in Clean Air
Byline: Ongoing research into emissions reduction shows promise. St. Petersburg, Florida, 04/18/00 – RxP Products, Inc. President, Don Woodward, reports tests conducted by the U.S. Air Force show significant reduction in particulate emissions using technology his company bottles and sells as a fuel additive. Particulate emissions are a toxic air contaminant. Such emissions from diesel […]
Continue Reading...Attention AutoZone Customers
Attention AutoZone Customers: Recently AutoZone made some major changes in the way they display products on their shelves. This change has required them to shift stock by sending products back to their distribution center for “redistribution”. Unfortunately this has lead to some confusion. The term used by AutoZone for such an action is “recalled”. Many […]
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