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Ultraviolet Air Purification Used to Reduce Allergies, Illness, and Depression

According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the air found in the largest and most industrialized cities is cleaner than that found in the typical home.
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Air Contaminants Databases Ease Healthy Homes Planning

Air pollution sources are everywhere in the home, from the bacon and eggs frying in the kitchen, to the woodburning stove in the family room, the newly painted hallway, and even the carpet in the living room. To help estimate the seriousness of these and other indoor pollutant sources as well as to devise ways to reduce possible health impacts, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has developed searchable databases of relevant product emission studies. Read More...

Seven Things To Know About Preventing, Treating Winter Laryngitis

With most cases of viral laryngitis occurring during the winter cold and flu season, a vocal health expert at the University of Michigan Health System is offering tips for preventing and treating the inflammation of the voice box. Read More...

Study Links Allergies To Parkinson's Disease

Researchers from Mayo Clinic have discovered that allergic rhinitis is associated with the development of Parkinson's disease later in life. Findings will be published in the Aug. 8 issue of the journal Neurology. Read More...