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Topic: asthma
The Coalition will coordinate and lead efforts to improve health conditions in Tennessee through advocacy, research, and coordination among the public and private sectors. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Nation’s Top Health Organizations Band Together to Urge Patients to Get Flu Vaccinations to Prevent Serious Health Risks
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NASA looks to understand Asthma from Space
The results have contributed to the development of quick lung tests for an improved quality of life––both on Earth and in space. With each lungful of air, our bodies absorb oxygen and exhale waste products. In people with asthma, inflammation in the lung adds nitric oxide to exhaled air. Doctors measure the amount of nitric oxide exhaled by patients to help diagnose inflamed lungs and asthma. ![]() Astronaut Alexander Gerst exhales into an ultra-sensitive gas analyzer for the Airway Monitoring experiment. (NASA) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: Technology | No Comments
American Heart Association says Poor air quality does not offset exercise’s heart benefitsJournal of the American Heart Association Report
“While exercise is known to reduce cardiovascular disease risk; pollution can increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, including heart attacks, asthma and chronic obstructive lung disease,” said Nadine Kubesch, Ph.D., lead author and researcher at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark. ![]() Even in areas with moderate to high levels of traffic pollution, regular physical activity reduced the risk of first and recurrent heart attack. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Department of Health says Vaccines are Not Just for Children
“Vaccines aren’t just for kids. They provide protection against many potentially serious and preventable illnesses that can strike an individual, a family or a community without warning,” said TDH Commissioner John Dreyzehner, MD, MPH. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says Depressed Veterans with Heart Disease face financial barriers to careAmerican Heart Association Meeting Report
![]() More than 20 percent of veterans with cardiovascular disease also suffered from depression in 2013. (American Heart Association) «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Agencies Provide Guidance as Devastating Wildfires Impact East Tennessee
While inhaling smoke may adversely affect anyone, those at greatest risk include the elderly, young children, pregnant women and those with existing respiratory conditions, such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, COPD, or those with heart disease. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
CPSC reports Lumber Liquidators Agrees to Not Resume Sales of Inventory of Chinese-Made Laminate FlooringLumber Liquidators To Continue Comprehensive Testing Program As Part of a Recall to Test.
The company also agreed to continue conducting a comprehensive testing program as part of a recall program that affects consumers who purchased Chinese-made laminate flooring from Lumber Liquidators during a three-year period. In homes where the Chinese-made laminate flooring is found to emit elevated levels of formaldehyde, the company will provide any required remediation. ![]() Laminated floors from 1,300 homes tested to date were below remediation guideline level; affected consumers encouraged to request free test kit. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
American Heart Association says recent Asthma may be linked with Abdominal Aneurysm RuptureAmerican Heart Association Rapid Access Journal Report
The main artery in the body, called the aorta, carries blood to the whole body. When this vessel becomes weakened it can form a balloon-like bulge that may rupture and if left untreated can cause sudden death. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
Tennessee Health Department says Flu Season Has Arrived; Urges Prevention and TreatmentTDH Advises Getting Immunized Quickly if You Haven’t Already
CDC and TDH also urge persons with flu-like illnesses who are at risk of severe illness with influenza due to some health conditions to seek care promptly to determine if treatment with influenza antiviral medications are needed. «Read the rest of this article» Sections: News | No Comments
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