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Calling deaths ‘preventable’ can obscure barriers to health care access and shift blame to individuals

Each year in the U.S., tens of thousands of deaths are categorized as “preventable” — meaning, in theory, they did not need to happen. A missed cancer screening, a fatal asthma attack or a death from untreated infection might all be counted as preventable.

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Detroit is the most challenging place in the country for people with asthma − here’s how to help kids in the Motor City breathe easier

Detroit kids 17 and under were nearly three times more likely to be hospitalized for asthma than other kids in Michigan, according to data from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services released on Sept. 2, 2025. The data examines the years 2019 to 2023.

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New report ranks Philadelphia and Allentown among toughest cities in America for people with asthma

Philadelphia has once again been named one of the “asthma capitals” of the U.S. – ranking No. 4 in a report released on Sept. 9, 2025, by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. Allentown was ranked No. 3, Harrisburg No. 15 and Pittsburgh No. 44.

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South Australians with asthma warned of ‘potential risk’ of toxic algal bloom as Senate inquiry begins

SA Health says people should avoid discoloured foam but not avoid the beach because of the benefits to mental and physical health

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Shift needed to help young asthmatics breathe easier

A peak body is highlighting National Asthma Awareness Week by driving a cultural shift in how asthma is treated in childhood - from relievers to preventers.

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Young vape users three times as likely to start smoking, study finds

Review warns e-cigarettes could act as gateway to smoking and are also linked to higher asthma and other health risks

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Largest study on youth vaping suggests it is a gateway to smoking

Experts also found a link to certain breathing problems.

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‘Fit and healthy’ father discovers life-threatening illness during fertility tests

Simon Wade says his life ‘changed forever’ when he was diagnosed

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Think Twice Before Mixing These 3 Medications With Coffee

We all love starting the day with a fresh cup of coffee—especially if it feels like the only way to wake up. But if you take certain medications, that caffeine hit might actually reduce their effectiveness—or even cause unwanted side effects. Understanding the risks of mixing medications with coffee could…

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It’s Not Just a Cold: 7 Chronic Childhood Illnesses Often Undiagnosed

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Weight-loss jabs could reduce asthma symptoms in obese people, study says

Researchers says the drugs could be a treatment for obese people with asthma who are ‘often resistant’ to steroids

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Weight-loss jabs could help obese people control asthma, study suggests

A number of types of the drug are recommended to help tackle obesity on the NHS.

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7 Home Cleaning Products That Secretly Make Your Air Quality Worse

We clean our homes to make them healthier, safer, and more comfortable—but what if those very products are doing more harm than good? Many common household cleaners contain chemicals that release volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which can pollute your indoor air without you realizing it. These substances can trigger allergies,…

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The childhood experience that may lower your risk of asthma and eczema

Evidence suggests that early exposure to family members, food, germs, dust, dirt, pollen, and pets shapes our immune response

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If you have a pet as a kid, does this lower your risk of asthma and eczema?

As the number of people with allergies grows worldwide, scientists are trying to work out precisely how and why these conditions – such as asthma and eczema – develop.

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Calls to clean up England’s ‘toxic air’ as GP visits for asthma attacks rise 45%

Exclusive: Doctors say clean air zones need expanding, after 45,458 visits in first half of this year – up from 31,376 last year

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UK air pollution killing more than 500 people a week, doctors say

Royal College of Physicians also says poor air quality costs country more than £500m a week

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Toxic air will claim 30,000 lives this year, doctors warn as impact of dirty fumes on health laid bare

Exposure to air pollution can shorten people’s lives by 1.8 years - ‘just behind some of the leading causes of death and disease worldwide’, the authors warn

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Warning over UK’s ‘toxic air’ which will be linked to 30,000 deaths this year

Air pollution is a ‘public health crisis’ costing taxpayers up to £50bn a year, warns Royal College of Physicians

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From a new asthma detector to using AI responsibly – research at Northumbria University is driving change

With its unprecedented climb up the research rankings, this north-east university is now producing real, research-led solutions to today’s challenges

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Doctor reveals the most effective treatments for a lingering cough

A cough is considered chronic when it lasts longer than eight weeks in adults, or four weeks in children

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Why won’t my cough go away?

A persistent cough can be embarrassing, especially if people think you have COVID.

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Toxicologist explains what black mould in the home does to your health

ANALYSIS: Ian Musgrave explores the common household issue of black mould

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Is black mould really as bad for us as we think? A toxicologist explains

Mould in houses is unsightly and may cause unpleasant odours. More important though, mould has been linked to a range of health effects – especially triggering asthma.

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