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 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 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 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 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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
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… Continue watching
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. Continue reading