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Allergy rates surprisingly similar across the U.S.
Allergy rates surprisingly similar across the U.S.
Wherever you live in the United States, allergy rates are mostly the same, but young children in southern states are more likely to suffer allergies than their peers in other places.More >>
Wherever you live in the United States, allergy rates are mostly the same, but young children in southern states are more likely to suffer allergies than their peers in other places.More >>
2-Mile daily walk might help fight COPD
2-Mile daily walk might help fight COPD
Taking daily walks of at least two miles can reduce hospitalizations from severe episodes of a life-threatening breathing disorder, new research suggests.More >>
Taking daily walks of at least two miles can reduce hospitalizations from severe episodes of a life-threatening breathing disorder, new research suggests.More >>
Food allergies have nearly doubled among black children
Food allergies have nearly doubled among black children
Over the past two decades, reports of food allergies have nearly doubled among black children, a new study reveals.More >>
Over the past two decades, reports of food allergies have nearly doubled among black children, a new study reveals.More >>
Common asthma meds may raise sleep apnea risk
Common asthma meds may raise sleep apnea risk
Medicines commonly used to control asthma may increase the risk of a potentially serious sleep problem in some people, a small, early study suggests.More >>
Medicines commonly used to control asthma may increase the risk of a potentially serious sleep problem in some people, a small, early study suggests.More >>
MERS virus that threatens humans also found in camels
MERS virus that threatens humans also found in camels
Scientists looking for the origin of the MERS virus, which has infected at least 182 people since 2012, have found that it is widespread among camels in Saudi Arabia.More >>
Scientists looking for the origin of the MERS virus, which has infected at least 182 people since 2012, have found that it is widespread among camels in Saudi Arabia.More >>
Flu hits unvaccinated hardest
Flu hits unvaccinated hardest
If you want to avoid the very worst of the flu, get a flu shot.More >>
If you want to avoid the very worst of the flu, get a flu shot.More >>
Old wood stoves a costly way to keep warm
Old wood stoves a costly way to keep warm
Although many people use indoor and outdoor wood heaters to save money on fuel costs, burning wood to stay warm during the cold winter months might not be cost-efficient, according to the U.S. Environmental...More >>
Although many people use indoor and outdoor wood heaters to save money on fuel costs, burning wood to stay warm during the cold winter months might not be cost-efficient, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.More >>
CVS Caremark to stop selling tobacco products
CVS Caremark to stop selling tobacco products
The national drug store chain CVS Caremark said Wednesday that it's phasing out the sale of tobacco products at its more than 7,600 stores across the United States.More >>
The national drug store chain CVS Caremark said Wednesday that it's phasing out the sale of tobacco products at its more than 7,600 stores across the United States.More >>
Expectant mothers' colds may affect baby
Expectant mothers' colds may affect baby
The more colds and other viral infections a woman has during pregnancy, the more likely her child is to have asthma, researchers report.More >>
The more colds and other viral infections a woman has during pregnancy, the more likely her child is to have asthma, researchers report.More >>
Gradual exposure to peanuts may help some allergic kids
Gradual exposure to peanuts may help some allergic kids
For children and teens with peanut allergies, a new type of treatment might be a step closer to becoming a reality, according to a preliminary study from England.More >>
For children and teens with peanut allergies, a new type of treatment might be a step closer to becoming a reality, according to a preliminary study from England.More >>
ERs not curbing overuse of antibiotics
ERs not curbing overuse of antibiotics
The inappropriate use of antibiotics among adult patients at U.S. emergency departments is not falling, despite increasing concerns about antibiotic resistance, a new study reveals.More >>
The inappropriate use of antibiotics among adult patients at U.S. emergency departments is not falling, despite increasing concerns about antibiotic resistance, a new study reveals.More >>
Stocking epinephrine in schools might save lives
Stocking epinephrine in schools might save lives
As a pediatrician at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Sarah Denny has seen her share of the life-threatening reactions that can happen with food allergies.More >>
As a pediatrician at Nationwide Children's Hospital in Columbus, Ohio, Dr. Sarah Denny has seen her share of the life-threatening reactions that can happen with food allergies.More >>
Antidepressants in pregnancy tied to slight risk of lung disorder in babies
Antidepressants in pregnancy tied to slight risk of lung disorder in babies
Taking certain antidepressants in late pregnancy more than doubles the odds of a lung complication in newborns, a new review says.More >>
Taking certain antidepressants in late pregnancy more than doubles the odds of a lung complication in newborns, a new review says.More >>
When a common cold becomes more dangerous for kids
When a common cold becomes more dangerous for kids
Frequent colds are a normal part of young children's lives, but sometimes a stuffy nose becomes a more severe lung infection. Now, a new study clarifies some of the factors that put certain kids at greater risk.More >>
Frequent colds are a normal part of young children's lives, but sometimes a stuffy nose becomes a more severe lung infection. Now, a new study clarifies some of the factors that put certain kids at greater risk.More >>
U.S. flu cases continue to climb
U.S. flu cases continue to climb
Flu season continues to tighten its grip on the United States, with 35 states now experiencing widespread influenza activity, federal officials reported Friday.More >>
Flu season continues to tighten its grip on the United States, with 35 states now experiencing widespread influenza activity, federal officials reported Friday.More >>
Preservative in baby wipes linked to rashes in some children
Preservative in baby wipes linked to rashes in some children
Researchers say they have pinpointed a preservative found in many popular wet wipes and baby wipes as the cause of allergic skin reactions in some children.More >>
Researchers say they have pinpointed a preservative found in many popular wet wipes and baby wipes as the cause of allergic skin reactions in some children.More >>
Ultramarathoners: How's their health?
Ultramarathoners: How's their health?
As ultramarathons become more popular, researchers have launched a long-term study of the runners who participate in these extremely long races.More >>
As ultramarathons become more popular, researchers have launched a long-term study of the runners who participate in these extremely long races.More >>
Temporary fever may occur when kids under 2 get 2 shots at once
Temporary fever may occur when kids under 2 get 2 shots at once
Young children who receive flu and pneumococcal vaccines at the same time are at increased risk for temporary fever, a new study reports.More >>
Young children who receive flu and pneumococcal vaccines at the same time are at increased risk for temporary fever, a new study reports.More >>
Tips for tackling winter allergy triggers
Tips for tackling winter allergy triggers
Winter can be a difficult time for people with allergies, but they can take steps to reduce their exposure to indoor triggers such as mold spores and dust mites, experts say.More >>
Winter can be a difficult time for people with allergies, but they can take steps to reduce their exposure to indoor triggers such as mold spores and dust mites, experts say.More >>
Probiotics don't prevent childhood asthma
Probiotics don't prevent childhood asthma
Probiotics -- friendly bacteria found in supplements and some yogurts -- don't prevent childhood asthma, but they may provide other health benefits, according to a new study.More >>
Probiotics -- friendly bacteria found in supplements and some yogurts -- don't prevent childhood asthma, but they may provide other health benefits, according to a new study.More >>
Nebulizers may not deliver full drug dose to kids with asthma
Nebulizers may not deliver full drug dose to kids with asthma
Nebulizers -- devices that transform liquid asthma medications into an easy-to-inhale mist -- aren't providing people with asthma a full dose of medication, according to a small new study.More >>
Nebulizers -- devices that transform liquid asthma medications into an easy-to-inhale mist -- aren't providing people with asthma a full dose of medication, according to a small new study.More >>
Too few Americans with asthma are getting flu shots
Too few Americans with asthma are getting flu shots
People with asthma face special risks from influenza, and a new report suggests far too few American asthma patients receive the seasonal flu shot.More >>
People with asthma face special risks from influenza, and a new report suggests far too few American asthma patients receive the seasonal flu shot.More >>
Nasal allergies, hay fever tied to more migraines
Nasal allergies, hay fever tied to more migraines
Allergies and hay fever may increase the number and severity of migraine headaches, according to a new study.More >>
Allergies and hay fever may increase the number and severity of migraine headaches, according to a new study.More >>
Kids hospitalized for flu need antiviral meds right away
Kids hospitalized for flu need antiviral meds right away
Kids near death because of severe flu infection have a better chance of survival if they are given antiviral medications early in their treatment, researchers say.More >>
Kids near death because of severe flu infection have a better chance of survival if they are given antiviral medications early in their treatment, researchers say.More >>
Breast milk with solid foods might stave off allergies
Breast milk with solid foods might stave off allergies
Giving babies solid food while still breast-feeding, and waiting until 17 weeks to do so, might protect the infants from food allergies, British researchers say.More >>
Giving babies solid food while still breast-feeding, and waiting until 17 weeks to do so, might protect the infants from food allergies, British researchers say.More >>
Women with asthma may take longer to get pregnant
Women with asthma may take longer to get pregnant
Women with asthma seem to experience delays in getting pregnant, Danish researchers report.More >>
Women with asthma seem to experience delays in getting pregnant, Danish researchers report.More >>
Cat allergies double among asthma sufferers
Cat allergies double among asthma sufferers
The number of people with asthma who are allergic to cats is on the rise -- it's doubled over 18 years, a new study finds.More >>
The number of people with asthma who are allergic to cats is on the rise -- it's doubled over 18 years, a new study finds.More >>
Could mothers' allergy shots in pregnancy lower kids' risk?
Could mothers' allergy shots in pregnancy lower kids' risk?
Women who get allergy shots before or during pregnancy may lower the odds that their offspring will suffer from asthma, food allergies or eczema, a preliminary new study suggests.More >>
Women who get allergy shots before or during pregnancy may lower the odds that their offspring will suffer from asthma, food allergies or eczema, a preliminary new study suggests.More >>
Study probes why exercise leaves women more breathless than men
Study probes why exercise leaves women more breathless than men
It's widely known that women find it harder to breathe during exercise than men of a similar age -- even among those with heart and lung disease. And now researchers say they've discovered why.More >>
It's widely known that women find it harder to breathe during exercise than men of a similar age -- even among those with heart and lung disease. And now researchers say they've discovered why.More >>
Efforts to improve intensive-care outcomes produce mixed results
Efforts to improve intensive-care outcomes produce mixed results
Three different efforts to improve outcomes among patients in intensive-care units have produced mixed results.More >>
Three different efforts to improve outcomes among patients in intensive-care units have produced mixed results.More >>
Child's chronic illness can affect the whole family
Child's chronic illness can affect the whole family
Parenting a chronically ill child can cause stress that affects the whole family.More >>
Parenting a chronically ill child can cause stress that affects the whole family.More >>
Medical harm occurs in nearly 43 million hospital cases each year
Medical harm occurs in nearly 43 million hospital cases each year
Nearly 43 million cases of patients being harmed by medical care in hospitals occur worldwide each year, and two-thirds of those cases occur in low- and middle-income countries, a new review reveals.More >>
Nearly 43 million cases of patients being harmed by medical care in hospitals occur worldwide each year, and two-thirds of those cases occur in low- and middle-income countries, a new review reveals.More >>
Gene testing helps sort out bacterial, viral infections
Gene testing helps sort out bacterial, viral infections
A new genetic test that distinguishes between viral and bacterial infections could help fight antibiotic resistance and quickly detect new diseases, according to a new study.More >>
A new genetic test that distinguishes between viral and bacterial infections could help fight antibiotic resistance and quickly detect new diseases, according to a new study.More >>
Geography, income determine health care in U.S.
Geography, income determine health care in U.S.
Low-income Americans' access to health care and the quality of care they receive vary widely based on where they live, according to a new report.More >>
Low-income Americans' access to health care and the quality of care they receive vary widely based on where they live, according to a new report.More >>
Asthma care critical during pregnancy
Asthma care critical during pregnancy
Asthma control during pregnancy is vital because uncontrolled asthma can cause harm to mothers and their babies, according to a new review.More >>
Asthma control during pregnancy is vital because uncontrolled asthma can cause harm to mothers and their babies, according to a new review.More >>
Smoking plus asthma in pregnancy may make for 'dangerous situation'
Smoking plus asthma in pregnancy may make for 'dangerous situation'
Pregnant women who have asthma and smoke are at increased risk for complications that can affect them and their unborn children, a new study warns.More >>
Pregnant women who have asthma and smoke are at increased risk for complications that can affect them and their unborn children, a new study warns.More >>
U.S. drinking water sanitation still a concern
U.S. drinking water sanitation still a concern
While U.S. water sanitation has improved, bacteria-laden drinking water continues to cause disease outbreaks, according to a report released Thursday by federal health officials.More >>
While U.S. water sanitation has improved, bacteria-laden drinking water continues to cause disease outbreaks, according to a report released Thursday by federal health officials.More >>
More menopausal women hospitalized for asthma
More menopausal women hospitalized for asthma
Menopausal women with asthma are hospitalized more than twice as often as men who are the same age, researchers have found.More >>
Menopausal women with asthma are hospitalized more than twice as often as men who are the same age, researchers have found.More >>
Allergies, asthma show links to ADHD
Allergies, asthma show links to ADHD
Boys diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are more likely also to have asthma, allergies and skin infections than youngsters without ADHD.More >>
Boys diagnosed with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder are more likely also to have asthma, allergies and skin infections than youngsters without ADHD.More >>
Skin allergies can flare up in summer heat
Skin allergies can flare up in summer heat
Summer can be a particularly bad time for skin allergies such as eczema and hives, as well as reactions to poison ivy, oak and sumac, an expert says.More >>
Summer can be a particularly bad time for skin allergies such as eczema and hives, as well as reactions to poison ivy, oak and sumac, an expert says.More >>
Indoor incense triggers lung cell inflammation
Indoor incense triggers lung cell inflammation
Burning incense indoors releases air pollutants that cause inflammation in human lung cells, a new study finds.More >>
Burning incense indoors releases air pollutants that cause inflammation in human lung cells, a new study finds.More >>
FDA defines 'gluten-free' for food labels
FDA defines 'gluten-free' for food labels
That loaf of bread or can of soup may be labeled "gluten-free," but is it really?More >>
That loaf of bread or can of soup may be labeled "gluten-free," but is it really?More >>
Taking the sting out of insect-bite allergies
Taking the sting out of insect-bite allergies
Insect-sting allergies are on the rise, with 5 percent of Americans now affected, according to a new report.More >>
Insect-sting allergies are on the rise, with 5 percent of Americans now affected, according to a new report.More >>
Mother's asthma during pregnancy may raise child's health risks
Mother's asthma during pregnancy may raise child's health risks
A large new study of Danish women has tied a mother's asthma during pregnancy to a higher risk for developing a wide range of childhood diseases among her offspring.More >>
A large new study of Danish women has tied a mother's asthma during pregnancy to a higher risk for developing a wide range of childhood diseases among her offspring.More >>
FDA warns of rare skin reactions to acetaminophen
FDA warns of rare skin reactions to acetaminophen
The widely used painkiller acetaminophen, best known as Tylenol, can cause rare but serious skin reactions and a warning about this danger will be added to product labels, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.More >>
The widely used painkiller acetaminophen, best known as Tylenol, can cause rare but serious skin reactions and a warning about this danger will be added to product labels, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said.More >>
One in five kids may 'outgrow' asthma
One in five kids may 'outgrow' asthma
As many as one in five youngsters with asthma may grow out of the respiratory condition as they age, new research indicates.More >>
As many as one in five youngsters with asthma may grow out of the respiratory condition as they age, new research indicates.More >>
Meth use tied to deadly brain infection in mouse study
Meth use tied to deadly brain infection in mouse study
Using the drug methamphetamine may increase the risk of death from a fungal lung infection called cryptococcosis, according to the results of a new study conducted in mice.More >>
Using the drug methamphetamine may increase the risk of death from a fungal lung infection called cryptococcosis, according to the results of a new study conducted in mice.More >>
Watch out for backyard allergy triggers
Watch out for backyard allergy triggers
Allergy and asthma triggers can turn your backyard from a summer oasis into a place of misery if you don't take precautions, experts say.More >>
Allergy and asthma triggers can turn your backyard from a summer oasis into a place of misery if you don't take precautions, experts say.More >>
Hair-straightening product may endanger stylists, clients
Hair-straightening product may endanger stylists, clients
A popular hair-straightening product can pose a health threat to hairstylists and their customers, researchers say.More >>
A popular hair-straightening product can pose a health threat to hairstylists and their customers, researchers say.More >>
Study of genetic condition may yield clues to cause of allergies
Study of genetic condition may yield clues to cause of allergies
A disorder that affects connective tissue could provide vital clues to the genetic origin of nearly all human allergies and allergic diseases, say the authors of a new study of children.More >>
A disorder that affects connective tissue could provide vital clues to the genetic origin of nearly all human allergies and allergic diseases, say the authors of a new study of children.More >>
U.S. adults support smoking ban in cars with kids
U.S. adults support smoking ban in cars with kids
Eighty-two percent of American adults support banning smoking in cars when children younger than 13 are in the vehicle, according to a new survey.More >>
Eighty-two percent of American adults support banning smoking in cars when children younger than 13 are in the vehicle, according to a new survey.More >>
Researchers focus on eczema-food allergy link
Researchers focus on eczema-food allergy link
The skin disease eczema may be an important factor in the development of food allergies in infants, a new British study suggests.More >>
The skin disease eczema may be an important factor in the development of food allergies in infants, a new British study suggests.More >>
Gluten-free, worry-free in Georgia
Gluten-free, worry-free in Georgia
Though giving up gluten has become somewhat of a fad, some people -- beyond those with celiac disease -- can reap real benefits from going gluten-free.More >>
Though giving up gluten has become somewhat of a fad, some people -- beyond those with celiac disease -- can reap real benefits from going gluten-free.More >>
Is a gluten-free diet right for you?
Is a gluten-free diet right for you?
Chances are you know at least one person who's given up eating gluten. Maybe you've even given it up yourself. But who can really benefit from a gluten-free diet?More >>
Chances are you know at least one person who's given up eating gluten. Maybe you've even given it up yourself. But who can really benefit from a gluten-free diet?More >>
2 million deaths a year could be due to air pollution
2 million deaths a year could be due to air pollution
Air pollution claims more than 2 million lives worldwide every year, according to a new study.More >>
Air pollution claims more than 2 million lives worldwide every year, according to a new study.More >>
Infant vaccines also protect seniors against pneumonia
Infant vaccines also protect seniors against pneumonia
Vaccines given to infants to prevent blood and ear infections also seem to protect older people from pneumonia, a new study indicates.More >>
Vaccines given to infants to prevent blood and ear infections also seem to protect older people from pneumonia, a new study indicates.More >>
5 things kids should tell their asthma doctor
5 things kids should tell their asthma doctor
Children, not their parents, should do most of the talking about their asthma symptoms when seeing an allergist, according to a new study.More >>
Children, not their parents, should do most of the talking about their asthma symptoms when seeing an allergist, according to a new study.More >>

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