What Is Actually Asthma Attack Symptoms and Why I Can't Breathe Normally

Posted on January 30, 2012
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If you have asthma, you can learn to keep it under control. Most
people with asthma can lead normal lives. However, if you have asthma
attack symptoms, this can be terrifying. If not taken care of
properly, it can be serious and even fatal. An asthma attack symptom
can be terrifying for both children and adults.

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Tracing Explosives And Fish With Chemical Tags

Posted on January 30, 2012
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Researchers at the University of Oviedo (Spain) have come up with a way of tagging gunpowder which allows its illegal use to be detected even after it has been detonated. Based on the addition of isotopes, the technique can also be used to track and differentiate between wild fish and those from a fish farm, such as trout and salmon…

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Experts Warn Cost Of Asthma Caused By Traffic-Related Air Pollution Is Much Higher Than Previous Estimates

Posted on January 29, 2012
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The total cost of asthma due to traffic-related air pollution is much higher than previous estimates, according to new research. The study, published online ahead of print in the European Respiratory Journal, has revealed the true extent of the healthcare costs associated with living close to a busy road…

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Extracellular Matrix Identified As Source Of Spreading In Biofilms

Posted on January 29, 2012
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New research at Harvard explains how bacterial biofilms expand to form slimy mats on teeth, pipes, surgical instruments, and crops. Through experiment and mathematical analysis, researchers have shown that the extracellular matrix (ECM), a mesh of proteins and sugars that can form outside bacterial cells, creates osmotic pressure that forces biofilms to swell and spread…

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Internet Criticism Pushes China to Act on Pollution

Posted on January 29, 2012
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Under popular pressure, Chinese officials have begun to track the most pernicious measure of urban air pollution and promise to set new health standards and publish data on air pollution.

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