Smoke from a nearby wildfire threatens anyone, but poses even more of a threat to people with asthma, COPD, heart disease or diabetes, the American Lung Association says. The group suggests what to do if a wildfire burns near you: Stay inside, if possible. Do not rely on a dust mask to keep your lungs… read on >
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U.S. May Still Benefit From Climate Accord
Despite the Trump administration’s withdrawal from the Paris Accord on climate change, the United States will benefit from international efforts to slow the global environmental threat, researchers say. Improvements in air quality and health are likely as a result of domestic and global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to a study led by… read on >
Help for Seasonal Depression
As many as 20 percent of Americans get the winter blues when days grow shorter. For instance, you might feel blue around the holidays because of stress or if loved ones are far away. It’s usually mild and clears up on its own in a short amount of time. But up to 6 percent of… read on >
Does Your Medication Make You a Worse Driver?
Is that sleeping pill you took last night making it tougher for you to drive in the daytime? What about a heart medication? Or a new antidepressant? New research shows that many people taking prescription drugs aren’t aware that their meds could impair their ability to drive. “Most are aware of the potential dangerous side… read on >
Health Tip: Sled Safer
Help keep your child from getting hurt
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Warming Oceans Could Breed More Damaging Hurricanes
Larger, more intense storms will likely cost more to recover from, scientists predict read on >
Health Tip: Drive Safely in Fog
When visibility is greatly reduced read on >
Keeping Your Driving Teen Focused on the Road
Distractions at the wheel are major cause of needless tragedies, experts say read on >
Medical Marijuana Won’t Help Most Sick Kids
Helped with chemo-linked nausea, epilepsy, but no evidence for other conditions read on >
Health Tip: Relieve Ear Pressure While Flying
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