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November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Lung Association, it is the second-most commonly diagnosed cancer and the most common cause of death due to cancer. Unfortunately, many people do not know they have lung cancer until the condition is in its later stages.

When people breathe certain contaminants they can cause damage to people’s lungs. Cells in the lungs can mutate and result in lung cancer. Protecting one’s lungs from

According to the American Lung Association, more than 5 million people in California suffer from asthma.  This number includes close to 1 million children.  For people who suffer from asthma, an attack can occur when they are exposed to environmental triggers.  These triggers can vary from individual to individual, but there are a number of common asthma triggers that impact many.

By understanding what can trigger an asthma attack, those who suffer

Last month, it was reported that two Tampa Bay Buccaneers had contracted infections caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). MRSA is a type of staph bacteria that is resistant to certain antibiotics and can be difficult to treat.

Reports indicate that once the outbreak was identified, the NFL team’s facility was sanitized to help prevent additional infections. Infections due to MRSA and other pathogens can easily occur in train

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) report that in 2010 more than 22,000 confirmed cases and 7,500 probable cases of Lyme disease were reported to the agency. 

Lyme disease is caused by the bacterium Borrelia burgdorferi and is transmitted to humans through the bite of infected ticks. Typical symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue and a characteristic skin rash called erythema migrans. If left untreated, the infection can spread

Last month, Fox News published information about a recent study linking exposure to BPA and higher risk of obesity in girls between the ages of 9 and 12. Bisphenol A has long been associated with other potential health risks, but the new study of over 1,300 children found that females with higher levels of BPA in their urine had a greater risk of being overweight.  Interestingly, the same phenomenon was not seen in the boys tested.

BPA is a chemical