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(StatePoint) Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease that makes it hard to breathe. A leading cause of disability and death in the United States, more than 12.5 million people have been diagnosed, and millions more may have the disease without even knowing it. While there is no cure, knowing COPD’s early…

By: John Grimaldi Fox News reporter Tammy Bruce says that in the days before the Internet and social media, politicians were used to being able to define reality based on what they told us. Now, however, there are cameras everywhere, she added, and they allow us to see for ourselves what really happens when events…

Attorney General Todd Rokita invites Hoosiers to hop on over to IndianaUnclaimed.gov and see what “egg-citing” treasures await you. “Easter is a great time to spend with loved ones. So, why not find a little “egg-stra” cash to have some fun. It’s my office’s commitment to return unclaimed property to Hoosiers,” Attorney General Rokita said.…

By: Casey Smith A controversial “parental rights” bill was pared down by Indiana senators on Thursday to remove a provision that would have required schools get consent from parents if a student requests to change their name or pronouns. The amended version of House Bill 1608 now stipulates that parents only must be notified within…

Attorney General Todd Rokita today released his office’s 2022 Annual Report as part of his ongoing commitment to be accountable and transparent to Hoosiers. “In 2022, we continued a pattern of accomplishment on behalf of Indiana citizens and taxpayers,” Attorney General Rokita said. “We kept up our work protecting liberty, upholding the rule of law…

Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers of important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in March. Attorney General Rokita encourages consumers to take advantage of opportunities available for those who purchased the recalled items. “Spring has sprung and so have house projects,” Attorney General Rokita said. “That means making sure household products are working…

Indiana State Fire Marshal investigators are working with local fire officials to determine the cause of a fatal fire that occurred in the early morning hours Wednesday in Union City, Ind (Randolph County). Local crews were called at about 3:20 a.m. to a rural address on Greenville Pike with a reported possible entrapment. They arrived…

Dear EarthTalk: What exactly is permaculture and how is it good for the environment? A buzzword in sustainability circles, permaculture—historically combining “permanent” and “agriculture”—describes ecologically-conscious farming to create sustainable ecosystems for future generations, using methods such as conservation tillage, proper drainage, and polyculture (growing more than one crop species in the same space, at the…

Dear EarthTalk: How do I figure out how many solar panels I would need on my two-story, 2,500 square foot house in Seattle to meet my electricity consumption needs? While everyone’s situation is different, a typical 2,500 square foot American home would require a solar panel array that can output 6-10 kilowatts (kW) of power.…

American Heart Association offers tips to inspire activity and enhance well-being One in four U.S. adults are sitting for longer than eight hours each day, and this lack of activity is bad for mental and physical health. The American Heart Association, the leading voluntary health organization focused on heart and brain health for all, is…