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Entries for February 2012
Can I recycle my asthma puffer?
Q: I have recently been diagnosed as an asthmatic and, as such, have to use a puffer twice a day. As I finished a puffer this week I started to wonder what the best way to dispose of it was. Is the pl...
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Pregnant asthmatics could put baby's life at risk
21/02/2012- Many pregnant women who suffer from asthma are putting their unborn child's health at risk by failing to use the right medication, according to a University of Adelaide researcher.&#...
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Soft drink consumption associated with increased chance of asthma, COPD
A new study published in the journal Respirology reveals that a high level of soft drink consumption is associated with asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
Led by Zumin Shi, M...
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Higher allergy and eczema rates for children in southern states suggest UV link
Children who live further from the equator are more likely to develop food allergies and eczema because they receive less sunshine, a new study suggests.
A team of researchers from the Murdoch Childr...
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Mauboy stars at health day
AUSTRALIA'S own singer-songwriter and actress Jessica Mauboy is set to star at The Nowingi Place this month.
The artist will perform at the soundshell on Saturday, February 25 as part of Mildura Abor...
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Orange is NOT green!
After 4 years of extensive research, development and testing, Rubbedin has launched a new generation of commercial cleaners.
Unlike other "green cleaning" products on the market, the entire range con...
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Increased exposure to sunlight may prevent allergies and eczema
Increased exposure to sunlight may reduce the risk of both food allergies and eczema in children, according to a new scientific study published this week.
Researchers from the European Centre for Env...
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New asthma campaign targets breathless older adults
UOW's Centre for Health Initiatives (CHI) has joined Asthma Foundation NSW to push the message 'Get Your Life Back' to adults aged 55 and over through a new social marketing campaign.
Launched today,...
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Perth Freeway Bike hike to fight asthma
FOR many Perth children and adults, being able to breathe is a blessing rather than a given.
The Asthma Foundation WA is urging people to get huffing and puffing for a good cause raising funds in the...
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Controlled burn in Lysterfield today
RESIDENTS can expect to see smoke from Endeavour Hills, Narre Warren East, Narre Warren North and Lysterfield today.
The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) and Parks Victoria ...
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