Mid-Calorie Soda Duel Shapes Cola Wars
The Washington Post notes major soda firms push midCalorie drinks like Coca Cola C2 and Pepsi Edge to attract health conscious buyers. Coca Cola introduces C2 with Idol tie in TV and sampling while Pepsi Edge rolls out in two stages with ad campaigns. Coke leads market share at 44 percent to Pepsis 32 amid industry uncertainty over sustained demand.
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Mold blamed for breathing woes
A National Academy panel urged reducing indoor dampness and mold exposure, linking certain respiratory symptoms and mold sensitive asthma to moisture, while cautioning a lack of evidence for fatigue or neuropsychiatric effects and noting other factors complicate health outcomes. The institute called for broad steps in building management to address moisture and mold growth.
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Asthma in Pregnancy Tied to Baby's Gender Says Research
A study finds pregnant women with asthma more likely to worsen if carrying a girl. About 1 to 5 percent of pregnant women have asthma with a third reporting worse symptoms, a third improving, and a third unchanged. Dr. Peter Gibson presented at the American Thoracic Society conference in Flu.
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Australia
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American Thoracic Society
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