Dear Annie: I’m not sure if you print household tips, but the following was really helpful to us this summer: After reading my small air conditioner unit’s owner’s manual, I always thought that I just ...
HARRISBURG, Pa. — The Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA) was passed in June 2008. It prohibits smoking in a public place or workplace. The bill allows exceptions for a private residence, a private social ...
In June 2023, as northeastern skies turned eerily orange from Canadian wildfires, many New Jerseyans became acutely aware of something typically taken for granted: our air. We thankfully have now ...
Smoking is one of the leading causes for lung diseases for people, but did you know a simple hygiene habit could actually be worse than that? While cleaning is a necessary part of your home and living ...
Is it true that frequently working with cleaning products can hurt your lungs? A recent international study found that women who use cleaning products regularly, particularly those who work as ...
Globally, children and adolescents have being growing up in areas with high levels of air pollution since the Industrial Revolution took off. According to the World Health Organization, more than 90% ...
As an oncologist, I can’t forget some of my patients’ stories. One of those belongs to a mother of two I diagnosed at age 35 with non-small cell lung cancer. She was a physician and a long-distance ...
IBERIA PARISH — Lung cancer remains the leading cause of cancer deaths in both Louisiana and the United States, but one New Iberia physician says early detection could dramatically change those ...
Experts warn that the high levels of pollutants in the atmosphere are significant causes of health issues, including respiratory problems. The heart works by pumping clean and pure blood to the entire ...
Cleaning our homes as always is a step towards good health. But recent research now warns that this daily habit or deep cleaning of houses maybe a silently damaging the lungs, especially in women. A ...