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12/12/2007 Ibuprofen associated with slower lung function decline in children with cystic fibrosis
Treatment with ibuprofen is associated with a significantly slower rate of decline in lung function in children and adolescents with cystic fibrosis, according to a new study.
11/12/2007 Smoking raises risk for diabetes, researchers say
Smoking, already known to cause lung cancer, heart disease and stroke, also raises one's risk for the most common form of diabetes.
More...10/12/2007 Christmas tree asthma risk
The Australian National Asthma Council sent out a warning to over 2 million Australians stating that pollens and dust from your Christmas tree can trigger asthma.
More...10/12/2007 Study points to possibility of blood test to detect lung cancer
A test for four blood proteins may provide a less-invasive follow-up for patients who may have lung cancer.
More...10/12/2007 Gardening could 'cut lung cancer risk'
New research indicates that people who eat well and garden regularly are doing their health a favour.
10/12/2007 Meat raises lung cancer risk, too, study finds
People who eat a lot of red meat and processed meats have a higher risk of several types of cancer, including lung cancer and colorectal cancer, according to U.S. researchers.
More...06/12/2007 Flu 'raises heart attack risk'
Respiratory infections such as flu increase people's risk of heart attack and stroke, a new study has found.
More...06/12/2007 How can climate policies impact the environment?
Policies aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions can have a positive effect on regional air quality.
More...06/12/2007 UK lags behind in lung cancer care
Patients are dying needlessly because UK lung cancer treatment is lagging way behind Europe and the US, it was claimed today.
More...06/12/2007 Diesel traffic makes asthma worse
A spot of Christmas shopping in a busy town centre may damage your health as well as your bank balance.
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