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Study Reveals Use of Cleaning Products During Pregnancy Increases Risk of Asthma in Young Children
Aug 06, 2008 |
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Brunel University researcher suggests that chemicals in household cleaning products explains why excessive hygiene is linked to increased asthma and allergies.
Even occasional use of spray cleaners may cause asthma in adults
Oct 12, 2007 |
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Using household cleaning sprays and air fresheners as little as once a week can raise the risk of developing asthma in adults, say researchers in Europe. Such products have been associated with increased asthma rates in cleaning ...
Parents' endorsement of vigorous team sports increases children's physical activity, say researchers
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Jul 06, 2009 |
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Parents who value strenuous team sports are more likely to influence their children to join a team or at least participate in some kind of exercise, and spend less time in front of the TV or computer, a new study says.
Hurricane hazardous waste is collected
Oct 31, 2005 |
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The EPA says an estimated 1 million pounds of household hazardous waste has been collected in Louisiana in the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita.
New eco-friendly self-cleaning material tough on stains, light on effort
Aug 16, 2009 |
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Cleaning oily smears from kitchen countertops, mirrors, garage floors, and other surfaces with plain water — rather than strong detergents or smelly solvents — may seem like pure fantasy. But scientists in ...
Hazardous conditions in the home health-care setting may put frail and elderly at risk
Mar 04, 2009 |
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A large-scale study conducted at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health has identified the type and frequency of hazardous conditions found in the home healthcare (HHC) setting. An anonymous survey of over ...
Half of US kids will get food stamps, study says (w/ Video)
Nov 02, 2009 |
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Holidays and tables full of delicious food usually go hand in hand, but for nearly half of the children in the United States, this is not guaranteed.
Six simple steps to protect against and stop the spread of noroviruses
Jan 31, 2008 |
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Recent outbreaks of norovirus–also known as stomach flu–indicate the highly contagious, fast-moving virus is again a public health concern. The Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) has ...
Household cleaners effectively remove lead-laden dust
Dec 15, 2005 |
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All-purpose detergents remove lead-contaminated dust from household surfaces just as effectively as high phosphate detergents and lead-specific cleaning products, according to new research scheduled for publication in the ...
TV Exposure May Be Associated With Aggressive Behavior in Young Children
Nov 02, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Three-year-old children who are exposed to more TV appear to be at an increased risk for exhibiting aggressive behavior, according to a new report co-authored by a researcher from Tulane University School ...
MRSA may accompany hospital patients into home health settings
Aug 10, 2009 |
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Infection with methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) appears relatively common among patients discharged from the hospital into home health care, according to a report in the August 10/24 issue of Archives of ...
Financial aid rules influence household portfolio decisions
Oct 01, 2009 |
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The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed the Student Aid Financial Responsibility Act to address problems with the current financial aid system. The act calls for several changes to simplify the Federal ...
Two Robot Chefs Make Omelets
Dec 04, 2008 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- No "house of the future" is complete without a household robot to do the cooking and cleaning. Although today´s robots still have a ways to go before substituting for a real live-in maid, ...
Increased allergen levels in homes linked to asthma
Mar 01, 2008 |
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Results from a new national survey demonstrate that elevated allergen levels in the home are associated with asthma symptoms in allergic individuals. The study suggests that asthmatics that have allergies may alleviate symptoms ...
In presence of fragrant cleaning products, air purifiers that emit ozone can dirty the air
Feb 22, 2007 |
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Indoor air purifiers that produce even small quantities of ozone may actually make the air dirtier when used at the same time as household cleaning products, scientists at UC Irvine have discovered.
