Costs for 9/11 emergency responders’ health plan under scrutiny

By Laurel Adams

The federal government has failed to provide detailed information on health services for World Trade Center emergency responders, despite a

Excerpts from this story referencing "asthma":

"… oring and treating firemen, volunteers and government workers who suffered asthma, depression and other illnesses related to the World Trade Center terroris …"

ANALYSIS: A smart investment in kids' health

By Wendell Potter

Affordable Care Act's grants for school-based health centers are cost effective

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"… by providing immunizations, catching developmental problems early, keeping asthma under control, “all the things that contribute to a healthy community, …"

EPA focuses anew on obscure chemicals in consumer products

By Jane Kay

New scrutiny on ingredient of batteries, brake fluid and pharmaceuticals

Excerpts from this story referencing "asthma":

"… ives and sealants, and as a solvent during the production of hypertension, asthma and anti-depression drugs. Novolyte Technologies representatives also have …"

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The big pong down under

By Bill Birnbauer

Less than two years after turning control over to a privatized firm, Adelaide took on a certain stench

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"… m dissipating, citizens complained of mood swings, nausea, sinus problems, asthma, headaches and sleeping disorders.Early in June, the third month of the po …"

In India, bidi industry's clout trumps health initiatives

By Murali Krishnan and Shantanu Guha Ray

Bidi makers in India adopt Big Tobacco tactics to avoid reforms on smoking and excise taxes

Excerpts from this story referencing "asthma":

"… ave ignored evidence that their product causes all manner of illness, from asthma to tuberculosis. Instead, manufacturers argue that they perform a national …"

"… ler ones – and half of their employees ultimately die of tuberculosis or asthma, according to Indian health activists.Tuberculosis and bronchial asthma am …"

"… or asthma, according to Indian health activists.Tuberculosis and bronchial asthma among bidi rollers – mainly due to the dust they inhale – is higher th …"

EPA fails to put children first

By The Center for Public Integrity

With asthma and autism on the rise, the Bush administration allowed a task force on children's health protection to fall by the wayside
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Shelved ozone standard would have had modest impact on business, politics

By Corbin Hiar

The stricter ozone standard spiked by White House might have had less than anticipated impact on business - and politics

Excerpts from this story referencing "asthma":

"… iolent radiation, at ground level it can worsen bronchitis, emphysema, and asthma. Because of ozone’s adverse impacts on plants and animals, the EPA limit …"

"… portedly having considered resigning after the ozone decision. Her son has asthma, so she fought especially hard for the ozone rule.The president seems more …"

Are new digital networks part of the cure?

By Emma Schwartz

Targeting the chronically ill, Obama Administration bets millions

Excerpts from this story referencing "asthma":

"… ida officials touted the program, which initially took aim at diabetes and asthma as a big money-saver, but were disappointed several years later when legis …"

ANALYSIS: Despite GOP claims, U.S. health care nowhere near 'best' in the world

By Wendell Potter

Americans pay more for health care than anyone in the world, but our system is not the best

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"… l. And we have high rates of avoidable hospital admissions for people with asthma, lung disease, diabetes, hypertension and other common illnesses.When it c …"

Environmental injustice: EPA neglects discrimination claims from polluted communities

By Corbin Hiar

Agency’s dysfunctional Office of Civil Rights sits on complaints for years

Excerpts from this story referencing "asthma":

"… ts until 2007.”There was quite a few children during that time that were asthmatic. You would expect to have out of 102 kids, one or two that are asthmati …"

"… e asthmatic. You would expect to have out of 102 kids, one or two that are asthmatic, but we had quite a few — maybe 15 to 20.” In 2009, the preschool p …"

"… ons but said “there is little evidence that plants such as ours increase asthma attacks.” Rose said it’s “outrageous that this complaint wasn’t ad …"

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