Passing legislation to fund pulmonary NTM disease research and education is not a simple process. Volunteers must actively participate. There are many ways for a volunteer to be an effective NTM lung disease advocate.

An article by Dr. Theordore Marras and Dr. Michael Iseman

By Janet Raloff
Web edition : Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

For years, conservation advocates have told consumers to turn down the thermostat on their hot-water heaters — largely to save energy, but also to avoid scalding showers and baths. At least for some people, however, this green tactic could prove dangerous, new studies indicate.