Little-Known Respiratory Infection Sends Many Kids to Hospital
2013-02-13
Discovered in 2001, human metapneumovirus is worse in very young, very oldContinue Reading
When Trees Die Off, Human Health May Also Suffer
2013-02-12
Study can’t prove cause-and-effect, but supports link between people and the environmentContinue Reading
For Hospitals, Lowered Death Rates May Not Mean More Readmissions
2013-02-12
Study finds patients who survive heart attacks, pneumonia aren’t just returning
as inpatients soon afterContinue Reading
China’s Overuse of Antibiotics in Livestock May Threaten Human Health
2013-02-11
Much higher levels of antibiotic-resistance genes found at pig farms in studyContinue Reading
C-Section, Formula May Disrupt ‘Good’ Gut Bacteria in Babies
2013-02-11
But, small study did not determine effect on children’s future healthContinue Reading
Living Near Equator May Boost Your Risk for Allergy, Asthma
2013-02-04
This could be due to UV ray exposure, study author saysContinue Reading
Certain Jobs May Still Pose Risk for Asthma
2013-01-30
Study cites chemical exposures that may affect breathing of plumbers, hair stylists and moreContinue Reading
Study: Lungs From Heavy Smokers OK for Transplant
2013-01-29
But recipients need to know the source of the potential transplant, researchers sayContinue Reading
Whooping Cough Vaccine for Pregnant Women Among New Recommendations
2013-01-28
U.S. experts also say egg allergy is no longer reason to avoid the flu vaccineContinue Reading
Chronic Heartburn Could Spur Asthma in Some Patients
2013-01-25
Study reinforces the link, and a new test might be better at spotting the problem, experts sayContinue Reading
Lead Levels Down in U.S. Kids, But Asthma Cases Rising: EPA
2013-01-25
Report looks at the environment’s effect on children’s healthContinue Reading
Health Tip: Does Asthma Affect Your Sleep?
2013-01-25
Take medications as your doctor prescribesContinue Reading
Extreme Cold Snap Brings Unexpected Health Risks
2013-01-24
Heart attacks, strokes and asthma flare-ups increase, expert warnsContinue Reading
Women’s Smoking Deaths at All-Time High in U.S.
2013-01-23
Starting earlier, smoking more account for increase, expert saysContinue Reading