Lung Ultrasound May Be Best to Spot Pneumonia in Kids: Study
2016-04-13
Avoided radiation exposure of standard chest X-rays, and didn’t miss any casesContinue Reading
Exercise May Extend Lives of People With COPD
2016-03-18
Study seems to show a big benefit, and experts say activity can help lungs stay healthyContinue Reading
Vaccine Refusal a Driving Force Behind Measles Outbreaks, Study Finds
2016-03-15
As trend continues, researcher fears more outbreaks of whooping cough, tooContinue Reading
Flu Shot May Guard Against Irregular Heart Rate: Study
2016-02-10
Vaccination was associated with fewer cases of atrial fibrillation, but more research is needed, authors sayContinue Reading
Smog’s Health Effects Persist for Decades, Study Finds
2016-02-09
Exposure to air pollution can increase risk of death from heart or lung disease for more than 30 yearsContinue Reading
Pregnant Women Benefit From Tamiflu at First Sign of Flu: Study
2016-02-09
During pregnancy, risk of serious complications and death from the illness intensifiesContinue Reading
Pregnant Women Benefit From Tamiflu at First Sign of Flu: Study
2016-02-09
During pregnancy, risk of serious complications and death from the illness intensifiesContinue Reading
VA Hospital Care Improving, Study Suggests
2016-02-09
Death rates for three major conditions are similar to non-VA medical centersContinue Reading
Measles Outbreak May Have Swayed Some Parents on Vaccines
2016-02-08
Moms and dads who were well-informed on Disneyland cases were more confident about shots in surveyContinue Reading
Measles Outbreak May Have Swayed Some Parents on Vaccines
2016-02-08
Moms and dads who were well-informed on Disneyland cases were more confident about shots in surveyContinue Reading
Waning Whooping Cough Immunity Blamed in Outbreaks
2016-02-05
Teens have very little protection just a few years after vaccination, study findsContinue Reading
Study Casts Doubt on Effectiveness of COPD Drug
2016-02-02
Research finds acetazolamide may not help patients breathe on their own, but one expert disagreesContinue Reading
Chemical That Can Irritate Lungs Found in Flavored E-Cigarettes
2016-01-29
Highest levels seen in cherry versions, but levels still far below federal safety standardsContinue Reading
No Antibiotics for Common Respiratory Infections: Experts
2016-01-18
Physicians’ group and CDC jointly advise that the drugs not be prescribed for colds, bronchitis in adultsContinue Reading