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Maternal smoking is associated with increased risk of sudden unexpected infant death
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (351+ words) 2 Minute Medicine 1. Maternal smoking behaviour increased the risk of Sudden Unexpected Infant Death, with the highest risk among those who continuously smoked during pregnancy. Evidence Rating Level: 2 (Good) Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID) involves sleep-related deaths during infancy that are…...
Study: Children's Proximity to Salton Sea Affects Lung Function
50+ min ago (985+ words) A sample size of 369 children's lung function patterns were monitored for an average of two years. The average age of the children in the study was 10, which means that most of the children concluded the two-year study at age 12. Forced…...
Myers and alumni publish research on air pollution and lung cancer rates
7+ hour, 56+ min ago (235+ words) Boise State University School of Public and Population Health Professor Douglas Myers, alongside Master of Public Health alumni Srijana Mainali and Sanzida Afrin and University of Massachusetts Lowell Emeritus Professor Dave Kriebel, recently published a research study titled: "Air pollution…...
Ecology report highlights air pollution impacts on health in Wenatchee Valley
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (879+ words) Wenatchee and East Wenatchee were identified by Ecology as overburdened by air pollution." WENATCHEE "The Washington State Department of Ecology estimates that 10 deaths by any cause in Wenatchee and East Wenatchee each year are related to fine particulate matter exposure....
City of Spokane, Meals on Wheels buying cooling fans for seniors, people with disabilities
6+ hour, 20+ min ago (118+ words) KXLY. com -- The City of Spokane is teaming up with Meals on Wheels to help people in need as we approach summer." The city will use $1, 000 from its inclement weather fund to purchase cooling fans The fans will then be…...
Opinion: Kids need clean air during wildfires
6+ hour, 51+ min ago (678+ words) During last year's brutal wildfire season, our children inhaled toxic smoke. Children, with their growing lungs, are especially vulnerable. Experts say inhaling smoke is comparable to chain smoking cigarettes, or worse. It increases the risks of: cancer, asthma attacks, lung…...
ANTCC President Appeals for Repair of Non-Functional Fans at G. B. Pant Hospital New Medical Wards
6+ hour, 5+ min ago (262+ words) Sri Vijaya Puram, April 9: The President of the Andaman & Nicobar Territorial Congress Committee, Shri. Rangalal Halder, has urged the Secretary (Health), A & N Administration, to take immediate steps for the repair and maintenance of non-functional ceiling fans in the New…...
Swiss city among five cities with highest life expectancy
5+ hour, 16+ min ago (828+ words) A March 2026 report on longevity and healthy aging found that Bergen, in Norway, is the city where people have the best chance of reaching the age of 100. As life expectancy passes 80 years in developed countries, a new study by World…...
Spokane partners with Meals on Wheels to purchase cooling fans for local seniors, residents with disabilities
7+ hour, 14+ min ago (309+ words) KREM Spokane partners with Meals on Wheels to purchase cooling fans for local seniors, residents with disabilities SPOKANE, Wash. " The City of Spokane said Thursday it has partnered with Meals on Wheels to buy cooling fans for local seniors and…...
Cooling assistance for elderly, medically homebound now open
12+ hour, 17+ min ago (29+ words) Hartwell Sun Mailing Address: P. O. Box 700, 8 Benson St. Hartwell, GA 30643 Phone: 706-376-8025 Fax: 706-376-1374...