Despite claims about the allergy benefits of bee pollen, there are no studies supporting its efficacy. For some individuals it could create an allergic reaction with dangerous side-effects. Have you seen this headline – “Bee Pollen Can Significantly Reduce or Eliminate Your Allergies?” If so, you have probably also read the statements about a study … More
Odyssey 2-Ball Putter that Became a 1-Ball Putter Finds Solution From the Chicken Ranch aka The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Odyssey 2-Ball Putter Loses Ball but finds a perfect fit replacement from an unlikely source. In a new development in the continuing saga of the Odyssey 2-Ball putter that became a 1-Ball putter, help has arrived from a most unlikely source – the infamous Chicken Ranch of La Grange, Texas. The Chicken Ranch was a … More
Study Finds HEPA Air Purifiers Reduce Cardiovascular Health Risks Associated with Air Pollution
Using HEPA air purifiers in the home is an easy and accessible way to curb heart disease say researchers. Exposure to fine particles in the home can lead to blood vessel inflammation that leads to heart disease. In a recent study Canadian researchers found that HEPA air purifiers can reduce fine particle concentrations inside homes … More
Odyssey 2-Ball Putter Becomes 1-Ball Putter
Callaway Odyssey 2-Ball Putter becomes 1-Ball Putter. The Callaway solution: Buy another putter. During a recent round of golf my trusty Odyssey 2-Ball putter became a 1-Ball putter. To understand that statement you have to look at the putter design. (see picture) The concept is that one aligns the two balls on the putter with … More
Study Shows Ozone Reacts With Nicotine to Create Ultrafine Particles
Berkeley Lab research shows that ozone when used to reduce nicotine odor could create damaging environment for asthmatics. It is a common practice to use ozone generators to remove smoke odors from hotel rooms, casinos, vehicles and other indoor environments. A recent study by researchers with Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL) raises questions about the … More
Are Portable Air Purifiers Effective for Reducing Indoor Allergens?
A study by researchers at Johns Hopkins provides some interesting insight into the use of air purifiers at reducing indoor allergens. At a recent meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) Johns Hopkins researchers presented findings of tests conducted with three air purifiers in reducing mouse allergens from the air. The … More
Obesity and Asthma May Be Linked
Many individuals who suffer from asthma are also overweight. A number of studies have shown an association between the two. This study confirms that obesity has a direct relationship with the development of asthma.
Children in Neighborhoods Near Highways and Railroad Intersections at Risk for Asthma
A study by Mayo Clinic shows that children living near traffic intersections at greater risk of developing asthma. Mayo Clinic researchers recently released data showing children who lived near major highway or railroad intersections have a higher risk of developing asthma. The researchers used this study to show how neighborhood environment is a risk factor … More
Tex-Air Filters Purchases Pure Air Filter Company of Dallas
In response to numerous customer requests Tex-Air Filters is pleased to announce that the company now has a physical presence in Dallas. The company purchased Pure Air Filter Company of Dallas (offices and warehouse are located at 11251 Leo Lane, Dallas, Texas 75229) Phone numbers for this location are Office 214-247-7101 and Fax 214-247-5178. Tex-Air … More
How to Use Proper Filtration and Differential Pressure to Help Control Contamination During Health Care Facility Construction
Between July and September of 1994 technicians in the clinical microbiology laboratory of Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas found Aspergillus niger in 17 clinical samples submitted for 15 patients at the hospital. This caused a great deal of consternation for two reasons: 1. The incidence of Aspergillus niger … More