ERs Not Curbing Overuse of Antibiotics, Study Reveals
2014-01-24
Finding seen despite nationwide push against unnecessary use, to prevent drug resistanceContinue Reading
Much More Must Be Done to Lower Smoking Rates, Experts Say
2014-01-22
American Lung Association points to legislative inaction by states, stronger push by Big TobaccoContinue Reading
Testing for Smoke Exposure May Predict Rehospitalization for Asthma
2014-01-20
Study found kids subjected to secondhand smoke are more than twice as likely to be readmittedContinue Reading
Many Asthma Patients Don’t Stick to Treatment Plan, Study Finds
2014-01-18
Better communication with their doctors might improve outcomes, researchers sayContinue Reading
Health Tip: Pay Attention to Air Pollution
2014-01-16
Avoid outdoors when air quality is poorContinue Reading
Antidepressants in Pregnancy Tied to Slight Risk of Lung Disorder in Babies
2014-01-15
But, overall risk of ‘persistent pulmonary hypertension’ remains low, study findsContinue Reading
When a Common Cold Becomes More Dangerous for Kids
2014-01-14
New study clarifies risk factors for lung diseaseContinue Reading
Less Variety in Babies’ Gut Bacteria May Lead to Asthma Risk
2014-01-10
Swedish study followed 47 infants for 7 yearsContinue Reading
U.S. Flu Cases Continue to Climb
2014-01-10
Southwestern states hardest hit, but infections still not at epidemic levels, CDC saysContinue Reading
Ultramarathoners: How’s Their Health?
2014-01-08
Researchers launch long-term study of these intense runnersContinue Reading
FDA Approves New Drug to Treat COPD
2013-12-18
Medication combines two bronchodilators, experts sayContinue Reading
Dogs May Guard Babies Against Asthma, Allergies
2013-12-16
Researchers working with mice found presence of a pet reduced immune system response to allergensContinue Reading
Probiotics Don’t Prevent Childhood Asthma, Study Finds
2013-12-11
But they may have other benefits, including prevention of eczemaContinue Reading