Extended growing seasons and warming temperatures aren’t the only contributing factors to increased pollen levels — turns out the sex of trees also plays a part. Continue reading
Travellers who visited places with high levels of air pollution experienced deteriorated lung and heart function, a small study found. Continue reading
Only a few types of masks are effective in filtering fine particulate matter from wildfires. Continue reading
Melting snow in the springtime is a sign of warmer weather to come, but it may be a nuisance for anyone who suffers from allergies. Continue reading
A Calgary man has overcome cancer and COPD, and now he’s training for his third Boston Marathon. Continue reading
Earlier this fall, the DDSB made a decision to have individual care for students with asthma, diabetes, epilepsy and risk of anaphylaxis to keep them safe while in the classroom. Continue reading
According to the team behind the discovery, the hope is to use this research to develop an emergency treatment for asthma attacks. Continue reading
Environment Canada has issued a special air quality statement for London, Parkhill, Strathroy, Komoka and Middlesex County. Continue reading
Researchers say including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in children’s diets helps kids reduce their risk of developing asthma. Continue reading
A potentially deadly flu-like virus is expected to hit Alberta particularly hard this season, according to one local researcher. Continue reading