Pollution ‘ups blood clot risk’
Exhaust fumes contain small particulates, BBC News reports here: Breathing in air pollution from traffic fumes can raise the risk of potentially deadly blood clots, a US study says.
May 13, 2008
May 12, 2008
McCain appeals to independents with environment pitch
CNN reports here: Kicking off a week-long push seen as outreach to independent and Democratic voters in crucial swing states, John McCain on Monday will deliver a speech outlining his vision for combating global warming.
May 11, 2008
Mother’s Day celebration reaches 100th anniversary
AP reports here at Yahoo News: GRAFTON, W.Va. - On this 100th anniversary of Mother’s Day, the woman credited with creating one of the world’s most celebrated holidays probably wouldn’t be pleased with all the flowers, candy or gifts.
May 10, 2008
Being breast-fed may lower breast cancer risk
Reuters reports here: NEW YORK - Adult women who were breast-fed as infants may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer than those who were not breast-fed, unless they were first-born, study findings suggest.