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Seasonal Allergies in Alaska
Channel 2 NewsAre you experiencing itchy and watery eyes? How about constantly sneezing and coughing? Well, you’re not alone because it is officially allergy season in Alaska. With the expected warm-up, allergy season will be in full force and the impact can go...Tags: Allergies, Physical Conditions
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Dusty Haze Prompts Advisory
Channel 2 NewsAs the sun warmed Anchorage Tuesday, January 15, it became obvious the unusual mid-winter temperatures have created a stir in the air. The Anchorage Health and Human Services Department issued an air quality advisory, which is something they say is...Tags: Environmental Pollution, Air Pollution, Health, Environmental Politics, Environmental Issues
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Take Extra Precaution While Exercising in Cold Temperatures
Channel 2 NewsA commitment to health and fitness for some involves yearlong dedication. Dedication that Olympian skier Lars Flora said can really take a toll on your lungs in the wintertime. “If you don’t protect your lungs you can run the risk of getting...Tags: Phil McGraw, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Anchorage Health Officials Warn of Unhealthy Air
Anchorage health officials are warning residents that airborne particulate concentrations are approaching unhealthy levels. The Anchorage Department of Health and Human Services says the recent spell of warmth and rain exposed ground and put thawed...
Tags: Weather, Respiratory Disease, Weather Reports
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Fairbanks On 'Threshold' of New EPA Clean Air Rule
Matt Buxton, Fairbanks Daily-News MinerA top state air official says it's too soon to tell if Fairbanks North Star Borough will violate new clean air standards announced by the Environmental Protection Agency. The new target reduces the maximum annual level of small particulate...Tags: Lungs and Airways, Environmental Pollution, Science and Technology, Standards, Environmental Politics
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Alaska Allergy Season: Birch Tree Pollen Blamed as Greening Up Builds
Channel 2 NewsAll that greening up is causing this year’s allergy season to intensely build, according to an expert at The Allergy, Asthma and Immunology Center of Alaska. Dr. Jeffrey Demain, the center’s director, said while the season got off to a slow...Tags: Nose, Allergies
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Spring Snow Melts Leave Dust Across Anchorage
Channel 2 NewsAs spring snow melts continue, the dirt that is left behind can make spring a challenging season for some Alaskans. Air quality in Anchorage has been "moderate" for the past few days, posing a moderate health concern for people who may be unusually...Tags: Symptoms, Allergies, Lungs and Airways, Environmental Pollution, Respiratory Disease
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Meeting Molly: KTUU's Jackie Purcell On An Encounter With A Viewer
I have “known” Molly for ten, maybe 15 years, but just met her in person on December 1, 2011.
Molly is a faithful Channel 2 News viewer, and she has called me off and on for many of my years as our station’s Chief Meteorologist. Her...Tags: Holidays, Cat (animal), Pneumonia
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Child Homelessness: Alaska Ranks 28th in Nation
Channel 2 NewsAlaska ranks 28th when it comes to child homelessness according to a report by the National Center on Family Homelessness released on Tuesday. The study finds that more than 1.6 million children or one in 45 children were homeless last year in America....Tags: Family, Homelessness, Social Issues
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Groups Release Findings of Homelessness Survey
Channel 2 NewsWe're learning more about why so many Alaskans spend their lives wandering the streets of Anchorage without a home. A new survey shows that most have an income, and some even have a college degree, but mental illness and addiction are holding them back....Tags: Substance Abuse, Diabetes, Diseases and Illnesses, Behavioral Conditions, Heart Problems
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Long Time Prosecutor and Victims' Rights Advocate Dies
Channel 2 NewsAccording to the Alaska State Department of Law, Mary Anne Henry, a longtime and high-profile state prosecutor, passed away Sunday at a hospital in Portland, Ore. She was reportedly being treated for a respiratory illness. Henry was a state prosecutor...Tags: Crimes, Lawyers, Physical Conditions, Alaska, Crime, Law and Justice
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How to prevent mold damage
Mold can begin growing almost immediately in a storm-damaged home, and the cost of cleanup might not be covered in your insurance policy. The real problem: Mold can be detrimental to your health, particularly if you have asthma or respiratory problems,...
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