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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

Lurking in ordinary house dust is one of the most common causes of allergies. Dust mites can be found in most homes and a single gram of house dust may have hundreds or even thousands of dust mites in it.

Dust mites are tiny eight-legged creatures that feed on human skin scales that people shed as well as animal dander, fungi, bacteria and pollen. Because they absorb water from the air and their environment and do not drink water, they thrive in warm and humid en

Last week, buildings in the Mount Clemens Community School District were closed due to concerns over methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA). According to a recent article in the Detroit Free Press, the temporary closure resulted after a teacher and para-professional from the school came down with MRSA infections.

During the temporary closure, the buildings and buses will be disinfected to help prevent the spread of the infectious age

More than 50 million Americans reportedly suffer from allergies with approximately 80% of those affected by indoor or outdoor allergens. Some sufferers experience short-term seasonal allergies, while a growing number experience chronic, year-round allergic reactions.

Indoor and outdoor allergies may produce nearly identical symptoms They may include sneezing, runny or stuffy nose, itchy eyes, scratchy throat, fatigue and headaches.

There a

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that in 2010, approximately 22,000 cases of Lyme disease were reported and another 8,000 more probable cases occurred nationwide. Early symptoms of Lyme disease are often similar to the flu.

Borrelia burgdorferi is a species of Gram-negative bacteria and is also the cause of Lyme disease. Lyme disease is a zoonotic, vector-borne disease transmitted through the bite of infected ticks. The blacklegged tick spre