For nearly one of every 3 people undergoing angioplasty, the heart arteries close again, even when a stent is implanted. But applying a small amount of radiation inside the vessel reduces this problem. The devices are just beginning to be used in hospitals in the Delaware Valley and across the nation. For years, there have been battles over smoking in the workplace. The next battleground could be over perfumes.
Fragrances are an important accessory for many people.
But, they can be hazards to others, causing reactions from sneezing to life-threatening asthma attacks. A lot of people who don't even have respiratory disease may experience runny nose, itchy-watery eyes, nasal congestion. That's because many people wearing strong perfumes aren't considerate of their co-workers. If you can smell your colleague's fragrance at arm's length - they're wearing too much. Another study underscores the benefits of using the cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins.