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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 >>
Anti-smoking policies will prevent 7 million deaths worldwide by 2050
Anti-smoking policies will prevent 7 million deaths worldwide by 2050
Anti-tobacco policies really do stop people from smoking and save millions of lives, a new study finds.More >>
Anti-tobacco policies really do stop people from smoking and save millions of lives, a new study finds.More >>
Kids' sinusitis might not need antibiotics
Kids' sinusitis might not need antibiotics
Doctors don't have to automatically prescribe an antibiotic to treat children who appear to have acute sinus infections, according to new guidelines issued by a leading group of pediatricians.More >>
Doctors don't have to automatically prescribe an antibiotic to treat children who appear to have acute sinus infections, according to new guidelines issued by a leading group of pediatricians.More >>
Many U.S. adults under-vaccinated against whooping cough
Many U.S. adults under-vaccinated against whooping cough
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Whooping cough cases are escalating in the United States, and many American adults are unknowingly exposing vulnerable babies to the potentially deadly disease because their vaccinations are not up to date.More >>
Your summer cold may actually be an allergic reaction
Your summer cold may actually be an allergic reaction
Sneezing, watery eyes, scratchy throat? What you think is a summer cold may actually be allergies, an expert says.More >>
Sneezing, watery eyes, scratchy throat? What you think is a summer cold may actually be allergies, an expert says.More >>
Summer camp health tips for parents
Summer camp health tips for parents
Regular hand washing and proper hygiene are essential to avoiding common summer-camp health issues such as lice, pinworm and bathing-suit dermatitis, according to a former summer camp physician.More >>
Regular hand washing and proper hygiene are essential to avoiding common summer-camp health issues such as lice, pinworm and bathing-suit dermatitis, according to a former summer camp physician.More >>
Recession forced cutbacks in care for special needs kids
Recession forced cutbacks in care for special needs kids
The belt tightening triggered by the recent recession appears to have forced families to make tough choices about care for children with chronic physical or emotion problems, a new study suggests.More >>
The belt tightening triggered by the recent recession appears to have forced families to make tough choices about care for children with chronic physical or emotion problems, a new study suggests.More >>
Sleepless nights may hurt school performance of kids with asthma
Sleepless nights may hurt school performance of kids with asthma
Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.More >>
Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.More >>
Living near major roadways in pregnancy tied to respiratory woes in children
Living near major roadways in pregnancy tied to respiratory woes in children
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.More >>
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.More >>
Managing seasonal allergies
Managing seasonal allergies
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.More >>
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.More >>
Eyelash extension adhesives may cause bad reactions
Eyelash extension adhesives may cause bad reactions
Eye experts warn that the adhesives used to apply eyelash extensions can cause allergies and infections.More >>
Eye experts warn that the adhesives used to apply eyelash extensions can cause allergies and infections.More >>
Most Americans say no to smoking in their homes, cars
Most Americans say no to smoking in their homes, cars
Drop by for a visit or share the drive -- but please, no smoking.More >>
Drop by for a visit or share the drive -- but please, no smoking.More >>
Materials in some household products tied to lung damage
Materials in some household products tied to lung damage
Ihaling ultrafine particles from so-called "nanomaterials" can cause lung inflammation and damage, a team of U.S. scientists says.More >>
Ihaling ultrafine particles from so-called "nanomaterials" can cause lung inflammation and damage, a team of U.S. scientists says.More >>
Allergies may boost severity of lung disease
Allergies may boost severity of lung disease
Hay fever and similar allergies increase the frequency and severity of respiratory problems in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study shows.More >>
Hay fever and similar allergies increase the frequency and severity of respiratory problems in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study shows.More >>
Want tots without allergies? Try sucking on their pacifiers
Want tots without allergies? Try sucking on their pacifiers
Parents who want to protect their infants from developing allergies should try a simple approach: Just pop their pacifiers into their own mouths before giving them back to their babies.More >>
parents who want to protect their infants from developing allergies should try a simple approach to introducing their children to the wide world of microbes: Just pop their pacifiers into their own mouths before giving them back to their babies.More >>
Food, skin allergies on the rise among children
Food, skin allergies on the rise among children
The number of American children who suffer from food and skin allergies has increased dramatically in recent years, a new government report shows.More >>
The number of American children who suffer from food and skin allergies has increased dramatically in recent years, a new government report shows.More >>
Protect your kids from pollen allergies
Protect your kids from pollen allergies
Many children suffer allergies at this time of year as trees and other plants start releasing pollens into the air. So parents need to monitor their youngsters for symptoms.More >>
Many children suffer allergies at this time of year as trees and other plants start releasing pollens into the air. So parents need to monitor their youngsters for symptoms.More >>
Many Americans breathing cleaner air
Many Americans breathing cleaner air
Although many Americans are now breathing cleaner air, others are living in cities that are more polluted than they were a decade ago, a new report shows.More >>
Although many Americans are now breathing cleaner air, others are living in cities that are more polluted than they were a decade ago, a new report shows.More >>
Many parents give kids cold medicines when they shouldn't
Many parents give kids cold medicines when they shouldn't
More than 40 percent of American parents give over-the-counter cough and cold medicines to kids under age 4 even though they're too young for such products, a new survey finds.More >>
More than 40 percent of American parents give over-the-counter cough and cold medicines to kids under age 4 even though they're too young for such products, a new survey finds.More >>
Docs to teens: Cinnamon challenge prank dangerous
Docs to teens: Cinnamon challenge prank dangerous
As if parents didn't have enough to worry about, it seems a growing number of kids are taking the "Cinnamon Challenge" -- a stunt that has landed some in the ER.More >>
As if parents didn't have enough to worry about, it seems a growing number of kids are taking the "Cinnamon Challenge" -- a stunt that has landed some in the ER.More >>

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