2013 Article Archives

Birmingham Ranks 5th Nationally for Soot Pollution

Oct 06, 2010 at 08:54 am by steve

The Birmingham metro area has the worst soot pollution of any urban region in the South and it is costing the region billions in economic investment, according to an environme.... Read More

Cigarette Smoke Shuts Off Enzyme Regulating Inflammation

Oct 06, 2010 at 08:53 am by steve

Cigarette smoke shuts off a key enzyme in airways that regulate the body's response to inflammation, according to findings from UAB, where researchers say smoke inhibits Leuko.... Read More

Breathing Easy In Alabama

Oct 06, 2010 at 08:51 am by steve

Changes In The Wind Not so long ago, you could drive down the Red Mountain Expressway on just about any summer morning, and see a black line of smog hanging over Birmingham..... Read More

Sleepless In Alabama

Oct 06, 2010 at 08:49 am by steve

The Link Between Pulmonary And Sleep Disorders The cause of death may not read “apnea” or “hypoxia.” Head trauma from swerving into an oncoming lane.... Read More

Solving The Puzzle

Oct 06, 2010 at 08:46 am by steve

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis A mystery wrapped in an enigma—if any lung disorder fits that description, the riddle of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) would be a go.... Read More