Category Archives: In The News

Could CO2 be an Allergy Miracle Cure?

Doctors are researching the benefits of using CO2 gas to treat allergies.  Though research has only just begun, the outlook looks very promising for those suffering fromseasonal allergies. Watch this video for more information about this treatment! Any comments about … Continue reading

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Next Generation of Allergy Testing

This video shows a type of allergy testing that is becoming increasingly popular.  Instead of testing allergens on the surface of your skin, a small sample of blood is collected.  After dividing up the sample into smaller test tubes, allergens are then introduced … Continue reading

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Fall Allergies Affect Students’ Grades

Here’s a news clip from Eyewitness News in Oklahoma City that is very appropriate for those who suffer from fall allergies caused by plants like ragweed.  If those over-the-counter medications that you are taking haven’t been working for you, then it might be … Continue reading

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In the News: Iraq War Veterans Developing Allergies

Careful analysis of over 6,000 soldiers’ medical records has revealed that troops deployed to the Middle East are at an increased risk for developing allergic diseases.  The comparison was made between soldiers who had served in the Persian Gulf and … Continue reading

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Still Smoking? Watch This Video!

Here’s a video that will cause everyone from chain smokers to secondhand "passive smokers" to shudder:   Still Smoking? Watch This !! – video powered by Metacafe   This video is of an experiment that was conducted in Oita, Japan to … Continue reading

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2007 Top Cities for Allergies and Asthma

Are you living in the allergy capital of the US?  Every year, the AAFA (Allergy and Asthma Foundation of America) publishes the results of a nationwide study to determine which areas have the greatest allergy and asthma risks.  These are … Continue reading

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In the News: California Wildfires Bolster Inland Air Pollution

Though the weather in Southern California has begun to shift in the favor of exhausted firefighters, the smoke created by the flames will stick with us for a while yet. The winds that fanned the 13 major fires have calmed and … Continue reading

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California Wildfires: Smoke Deadlier than Flames

The recent wildfires in Southern California have forced nearly 500,000 people to flee their homes—the largest evacuation in the state’s history. Though wildfires are a natural means of rejuvenating the landscape, the havoc that they wreck on populated areas can be tremendous. This … Continue reading

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In The News: “Smoker’s Cough” Affects Non-Smokers

Here’s a Quick Summary: The number of individuals affected by Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), commonly called “Smoker’s Cough” has been found to be just as prevalent in non-smokers as in current or past smokers. Public awareness of the disease is … Continue reading

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High-Style Design Will Soon Mean Healthier Air

Interior Designers and Architects will soon be making indoor air quality (IAQ) one of the foremost considerations when new building new structures.  Even as marvelous, energy-efficient commercial buildings took the stage, boasting sophisticated design and lower energy bills, cases of … Continue reading

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