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Poor Indoor Air Quality May Worsen Lung Disease
In a study of 148 adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), investigators found that those who lived in homes with poor air quality tended to have worse symptoms. Cigarette smoke was the major air-polluting culprit.

Manufacturing Chemical May Damage Thyroid
Exposure to perchlorate, a widely used industrial chemical found in U.S. drinking water, may prevent some women's thyroid glands from functioning properly, a government study has found.

Doctors Often Don't Fess Up To Errors
Physicians may say it's important to disclose medical errors to patients, yet many do not when errors occur in their own practice, according to a new report.

Bright Light During Daytime May Improve Sleep In Patients With Dementia
Providing bright lighting conditions during the day seems to have a modest effect on sleep in people with dementia.