Sunday, March 05, 2006

Asthma - SHIPPING'S DIRTY CARGO / Port pollution poses huge health threat, says union


SHIPPING'S DIRTY CARGO / Port pollution poses huge health threat, says union
San Francisco Chronicle - Mar 04 3:40 AM
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union, a formidable labor group not historically associated with environmental causes, has launched a campaign to slash air pollution at West Coast ports. The goal is to substantially reduce air pollutants at...Save to My Web

Health care projects get U.S. funding
The Arizona Republic - Mar 03 10:07 PM
A partnership that gathers information on how Arizonans get health care is getting money and recognition from the federal government. Save to My Web

Asthma on the march
Herald Sun - Mar 05 6:13 AM
ASTHMA prevalence has risen substantially in the past decade in Australia. A South Australian survey of about 3000 people a year between 1990 and 2003 found prevalence of asthma doubled in women, from 7.3 per cent in 1990 to 14.6 per cent.Save to My Web

Asthma only makes runner more serious
Delaware Online - Mar 01 12:54 AM
Asthma doesn't prevent Chris O'Neill from running. In fact, it does the opposite. It encourages him to run.Save to My Web

Legislation sets training rules for providers
The Sacramento Bee - Mar 04 4:24 AM
Acupuncturists are aiming their needles at doctors.Save to My Web

Courage and convictions
St. Petersburg Times - Mar 03 10:19 PM
The segregated '60s in the Deep South called out to two young people destined to cross paths with their passion and their purpose. They'll not forget their turn as Freedom Riders.Save to My Web

Asthma & Absenteeism
WKYT 27 - Kentucky - Mar 01 6:04 PM
Asthma is keeping kids away from school a couple of extra days each year, according to a new report. Researchers found children with asthma, especially young children, miss more days of school than those without asthma.Save to My Web

DAMAYAN gets recognition during 25th anniversary of PCMC
Philstar.com - 2 hours, 37 minutes ago
The Operation DAMAYAN of The STAR Group of Publications was given recognition during the 25th anniversary of the Philippine Children's Medical Center (PCMC) in Quezon City.Save to My Web