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21st Century Goods *
Here's a great online source for all kinds of travel accessories and other up-to-the-minute travel goodies.
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A crystal ball for allergies? *
Reactine launches new cell phone text message service to help Canadians take control of their allergies. . .
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A Q-and-A session with allergy specialist, Dr. Karen Binkley *
Some of my preconceptions about allergy control and pollutants were challenged by Toronto allergy expert, Dr. Karen Binkley. . .
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Air Supply Air Purifier *
Ideal for use in a closed environment (elevators, office cubicle, airplane travel).
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Allergies in the home -- a checklist for prevention *
Allergies? Blame it on pollen, right? Wrong. One of the worst breeding grounds for allergies is your own home.
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E-nose can sniff ailments *
University of Pennsylvania researchers have demonstrated the promise of a hand-held "electronic nose" for diagnosing pneumonia and sinusitis by analyzing a patient's exhaled breath. The e-nose device could make it faster, easier and cheaper to spot some respiratory diseases and, as a result, reduce unnecessary prescriptions.
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Global warming linked to high asthma rates *
Kids in U.S. inner cities hit hard by smog and increased pollen, study finds.
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Health Stuff: SudaCare night-time vapor (vapour) plug (Garber review) ****
When we travel now, I always bring one of these small plug-in units and replacement pads, so we can counteract any smoke nearby.
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Illnesses associated with pesticide exposure at schools increased significantly in children from 1998 to 2002 *
The rate of new illnesses associated with pesticide exposure at schools increased significantly in children from 1998 to 2002, according to an article in the July 27 issue of JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Okay to refuse to hire smokers, EU tells companies *
We're getting cleaner air, slowly but surely. . .
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Pro-smoke lobbyists still fighting Ontario smoking ban *
Two months after Ontario finally decided to kick the habit, lobbyists who fought the province's sweeping ban on smoking in public places say it's having precisely the negative impact on their industries that they had feared.
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Season for 'SMOLLEN' has arrived *
Record smog and pollen significantly impacts allergy sufferers' overall quality of living ... and suffering.
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War of the dandelions *
Try telling some homeowners they can't use pesticides anymore... (Note: This is a distinctly "Toronto" problem; BCers are much more recycling and environment conscious, and more eager to embrace a no-GMOs, no-smoking policy, et alia.)
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