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Pollution May Increase Asthma and Cholesterol Risks for Texans This new pronouncement from medical researchers is a tough one, especially if you are an individual who lives in heavy traffic cities like Dallas, Houston, Austin and other populated areas in Texas. Pollution may contribute not only to asthma, but also to higher cholesterol. Whadyasay? Texas Babies With Hearing Loss In Need of Early Intervention "Your turn," a new mother directs from across the room to her sleeping partner. She has just fallen asleep after three hours of pacing the floor with a colicky baby, head drooped gratefully against the luxurious papasan cushion, when, it seems only moments later, he awakens again. Minority Children In Texas More Likely To Die of Asthma Minority children in Texas are at higher risk for asthma, according to recent reports. One million children in Texas are considered asthmatic -- more than ten percent of all children in the country diagnosed with the disease -- and African-American and Puerto Rican kids are six times as likely to die from it as their counterparts, says a report from the National Center for Health Statistics. Another Heart Attack Waiting To Happen: Texas Healthcare Deals With Questionable Drugs As if there weren't enough things giving us chest pain, new studies reveal that Prilosec and Nexium, made by pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca, increase the risk of fatal heart attacks after years of use. American Hospitals Kill 100,000 A Year If you've ever had the sneaking suspicion hospitals aren't doing all they can to prevent infections, you may be right. According to three studies published in the American Journal of Medical Quality, most hospital-acquired, or nosocomial infections, arise as a result of hospital procedures, not from the level of patients' illness. Texas May Be Handing Out More Death Sentences: The U.S. Is Infecting Mexico With HIV The United States may be infecting Mexico with H.I.V., not the other way around. According to 2006 United Nations' statistics, Mexico's AIDS rate is about half of the U.S.'s, and a high percentage of new HIV infections in Mexico are traced back to migrant workers returning home from America. United States Still Not Prepared For A Pandemic Flu Outbreak: Texas May Be At Particular Risk A year after President Bush's plan to track and treat a pandemic flu outbreak was unveiled, it still has not been fully implemented. In the next few weeks, the White House will release the priority list of who will receive the first flu shots in the event of an outbreak, but important elements of the strategy -- such as organizing and authorizing school closures -- are still being evaluated. Texas Troops Among Those Who May Suffer Psychological Disorders After Iraq General David Patraeus, the U.S.'s top military commander in Iraq, stated he was "very concerned" about the trend of ethical behavior displayed by troops in the region. Perhaps this admittance was influenced by reports that as many as one-third of troops employed torture techniques, and that the majority of military surveyed would not turn in a colleague for doing so. Ten Symptoms Texans Should Not Ignore Everyone in Dallas, Houston and throughout the rest of Texas feels an occasional symptom or two from flu, cold, allergy or whatever is going around. But, when the symptoms become persistent, they could even become life threatening. It Is Tick Time In Texas The woods and fields in Houston, Dallas and the rest of Texas are beautiful this time of year. But they also harbor a hidden danger -- ticks. Ticks are part of the spider family, with more than 800 species around the world. For Women In Texas, Heart Health Means Taking Action For women in Texas, notably but not exclusively in the larger cities of Dallas, Houston and Austin, health is an ongoing concern, as it is in other areas of the country. One of the biggest health issues is one that's closest to the heart. Quite literally. Dealing With Work-Related Stress In Texas Individuals who work in Dallas, Houston and other places in Texas, as well as throughout the rest of America, occasionally have a bad day or two at work; some more than others. It's estimated that work-related stress is responsible for millions of sick days annually, with stress linked to many minor and major illnesses. Where There's Smoke In Texas, There's The Increased Risk Of Dementia It used to be, "If you got 'em, smoke 'em." But these days, medical professionals in Dallas, Houston and elsewhere in Texas, seriously frown on tobacco use. In fact, more studies and research are pointing out that even secondhand smoke can cause many serious ailments including cancer. Texas Seeks Relief From Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Non-Surgical Options Prove Promising Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) is one of the most commonly reported work-related disorders in Dallas, Houston, throughout Texas, and across the United States. Although studies are still out, those most affected seem to be employees with jobs that require long-term repetitive movements, particularly those working with small hand tools or using computer keyboards on a regular basis. Putting On The Pounds May Mean Added Asthma Risk For Texans The more you weigh, the less you may be able to breathe. New research suggests that overweight and obese individuals in Dallas, Houston and throughout Texas are 50 percent more likely to develop asthma than normal-weight men and women. Public health efforts to control asthma should therefore emphasize the importance of healthy weight management, the study researchers reported. Reducing Salt Use Reduces Risk Of Heart Disease For Texans Researchers from the American Dietetic Association report that reducing the amount of salt in your diet can lower your risk of developing heart disease by 25 percent, and the risk of dying from heart disease by 20 percent. Asthma Causes In Texas Still A Mystery, But Young Practitioners May Offer Hope Diana, a young mother in Dallas, was devastated when she discovered her four-year-old son had asthma. She kept thinking she could have done something - maybe even while she was pregnant - to have prevented it. "I've heard drinking cow's milk and eating eggs while you're pregnant can cause it. I don't know. You always wonder." Study Finds Parents In Texas Pass Whooping Cough To Babies The New York Times reported, in an April 2007 article, that the rates of pertussis, or whooping cough, have been steadily increasing since the 1980s, and a new study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that infants most often catch the disease from older household members, especially infected parents.