News Briefs
Breathe California hosts a collection of news briefs to give you a comprehensive look at the latest in lung disease news. While our agency does not endorse the findings of any of these articles, we hope it can be a helpful resource as you learn more about various forms of lung disease.
Asthma
- Asthma Patients Advised to Switch from CFC to HFA Inhalers Soon ( Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration, May 30, 2008 )
- Study: Diesel Emissions Raise Cancer, Lung Disease Risk Near Port of Oakland San Jose Mercury News, May 20, 2008
- Wind Power Could Help U.S. Significantly Decrease Greenhouse Gases San Jose Mercury News, March 13, 2008
- EPA Sets New Federal Smog Standard San Jose Mercury News, March 12, 2008
- BAAQMD Considering Greenhouse Gas Fee on Businesses San Jose Mercury News, February 9, 2008
- California sues EPA after greenhouse gas plan is rejected San Jose Mercury News, January 03, 2008
Tobacco Control
- Fewer non-smokers exposed to secondhand smoke Source: San Francisco Chronicle, 7/24/08
- Smoking May Cause Mental Decline in Middle-Age Source: Reuters, June 9, 2008
- Study: Smoking causes genetic changes that enable cancer growth BBC News, May 14, 2008
- Quitting smoking can quickly reduce health risks Source: ABC 7, May 06, 2008
General/Miscellaneous (Allergies/TB/Public Health)
- California Unveils Plans for Regional Carbon-Trading Market Associated Press, 7/25/08
- Increased TB funding included in Global AIDS bill Associated Press, 7/25/08
- Risk from fine-particle pollution greater than previously thought San Francisco Chronicle, May 23, 2008
- CDC foresees health risks because of climate change SF Chronicle, April 10, 2008
* Note: These news briefs have been summarized from external sources. They have been placed here as resources on lung health issues. Breathe California does not endorse their findings nor have they verified their accuracy.