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Nation Feb 26

Trials show asthma drug helps reduce allergic reactions to certain foods

By Geoff Bennett, Karina Cuevas, Nana Adwoa Antwi-Boasiako

Health Aug 17

A view of a well site which sits atop the natural gas-rich Marcellus shale formation in Western Pennsylvania outside of Union City, Pennsylvania, U.S., October 23, 2020. Photo by Shannon Stapleton/REUTERS
A Pennsylvania study suggests links between natural gas drilling and asthma, lymphoma in children

In the reports, University of Pittsburgh researchers found what they called significant associations between gas industry activity and two ailments: asthma, and lymphoma in children, who are relatively rarely diagnosed with this type of cancer.

By Marc Levy, Associated Press

Politics Jun 14

FILE PHOTO: The U.S. Capitol building in Washington
Republican-controlled House approves bills to protect gas stoves amid air quality concerns

Bills approved this week would prohibit use of federal money to regulate gas stoves as a hazardous product and block an Energy Department rule setting stricter energy efficiency standards for stovetops and ovens.

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Health Jun 07

Smoke From Canadian Wildfires Blows South Creating Hazy Conditions On Large Swath Of Eastern U.S.
How to stay safe when the air outside is toxic

Wildfire smoke is estimated to be 10 times more toxic than pollution from burnt fossil fuels.

By Laura Santhanam

Health Mar 24

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Watch 6:59
Patients, medical providers struggle with worsening albuterol shortage

Health care systems and hospitals across the country are grappling with a nationwide shortage of liquid albuterol, a common medication used to treat asthma, COPD and other lung diseases. Stephanie Sy speaks with people feeling the impact and Dr. Juanita…

By Stephanie Sy, Courtney Norris

Jan 19

Watch 11:07
A look at the environmental and health effects associated with gas stoves

By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman

There's been a heated debate lately about gas stoves and potential government regulation. The fire was lit last week after a member of a federal consumer agency suggested the government might ban them in newly built homes. That was quickly…

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Jul 27

Wildfires are increasing health risks of already-polluted regions of the U.S., experts warn

By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado

This poses a particular threat for areas like Fresno, California, which is disproportionately affected by pollution year-round.

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Feb 06

Factory farms provide abundant food, but environment suffers

By John Flesher, Associated Press

An industry once based on small, independent farms is evolving into large operations housing thousands of animals under one roof. The change is helping make beef, poultry and pork more affordable. But animal waste from the mega-farms has fouled waters.

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Dec 07

Watch 7:26
Why managing chronic health conditions begins at home

By John Yang

The recognition that health care extends beyond the walls of hospitals and doctor’s offices is growing. In Greensboro, North Carolina, advocacy groups, sociologists and medical practitioners are taking a creative approach to uncovering the root causes of disease, with a…

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Aug 30

How to find critical medical care if you’re a hurricane survivor

By Laura Santhanam

Health care providers around Houston and across Texas cobble together resources for patients of cancer and other chronic illnesses who have been displaced after Hurricane Harvey.

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