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New Olympics Hurdle: Beijing Air Quality
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ez7O0Nec4j0IfV0BQS70E8
Why It Matters
Thick soot and smog, dangerous ozone levels - the world's elite
athletes will face some tough breathing conditions at the Summer
Olympics in China. How much could air quality be a factor? See what
lung specialists say.
Also See:
> How's the Air Quality Where You Live?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ez7O0Nec4j0IfV0BQS80EA
> Not All Air Pollution Harms Equally
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ez7O0Nec4j0IfV0BQTA0EK

How Hazardous Are Household Products?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ez7O0Nec4j0IfV0BQTB0EL
Why It Matters
When researchers looked at six laundry products and air fresheners, they
found that all emitted at least one harmful substance. Will this
report from th journal Environmental Impact Assessment Review prompt us to look
more closely at the products we bring into our homes?
Also See:
> Green Cleaning Spruces Up Environment
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ez7O0Nec4j0IfV0BQTC0EM
> How Green Are You?
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ez7O0Nec4j0IfV0BQTD0EN

How Chronic Heartburn Can Trigger Asthma
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ez7O0Nec4j0IfV0BQTE0EO
Why It Matters
Many people with asthma also have recurrent heartburn. Turns out,
stomach acid can be nasty to the lungs. See how researchers are
teasing out the connection, in their study published in the European
Journal of Clinical Investigation.
Also See:
> WebMD's Heartburn/GERD Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ez7O0Nec4j0IfV0BQTF0EP
> WebMD's Asthma Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ez7O0Nec4j0IfV0BQTG0EQ

Tips to Help Your Youngster Start the Day -- Despite ADHD
http://www.webmd.com/add-adhd/features/minimize-school-morning-mayhem-for-adhd-children?ecd=wnl_nrn_072508
Why It Matters
Just getting the kids geared up and out for another day can be a tough
task for any parent. ADHD can make it that much more daunting. Get
these tips and coping skills in this feature from WebMD.
Also See:
> WebMD's ADD & ADHD Health Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ez7O0Nec4j0IfV0BQTI0ES
> WebMD's Health & Parenting Center
http://health.webmd.com/cgi-bin21/DM/y/ez7O0Nec4j0IfV0BQTJ0ET

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