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
- Excessive Weight May Cause More Than Labored Breath ( Sciencealert.com June 18, 2007 and
Medpagetoday.com May 23, 2007)
Clean Air
- Study: Diesel Emissions Raise Cancer, Lung Disease Risk Near Port of Oakland San Jose Mercury News, March 20, 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
- Genetic links found for smoker’s susceptibility to addiction, lung cancer Source: Associated Press, April 2, 2008
- Bill Introduced to Ban Smoking at State Parks & Beaches Source: The Associated Press, February 21, 2008
General/Miscellaneous (Allergies/TB/Public Health)
- CDC foresees health risks because of climate change SF Chronicle, April 10, 2008
- Bay Area TB Cases Increase Amid State Decline Bay City Newswire, San Jose Mercury News; March 13, 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.