Longtime Smokers Lose a Decade of Life
2013-01-23
Large study of U.S. smokers found quitting by age 35 reduces effect most, but it’s never too lateContinue Reading
Hospital Readmissions All Too Common, U.S. Studies Find
2013-01-22
It’s a complex, system-wide problem, expert saysContinue Reading
One in Six Cases of Adult Asthma May Be Linked to Workplace
2013-01-22
People with jobs that exposed them to cleaning agents at greater risk, study saysContinue Reading
Patient Education Helps Prevent Overuse of Antibiotics for Cough, Study Finds
2013-01-18
Routine prescriptions for bronchitis could worsen resistance, researchers sayContinue Reading
Doctor Explains Why Flu a Greater Threat to Seniors
2013-01-17
Weaker immune system, dehydration risks and less mobility all can make illness more dangerousContinue Reading
TB Drug Shortages Put U.S. Patients in Peril, Study Finds
2013-01-17
Supply of many medications needed to fight drug-resistant disease is often intermittent at bestContinue Reading
Obese Kids May Face Immediate Health Woes, Study Finds
2013-01-17
Higher rates of ADHD, asthma and learning problems seen in overweight children, study showsContinue Reading
Inserting Breathing Tube May Not Be Best for Victims of Cardiac Arrest
2013-01-15
Patients in large study seemed to do better when emergency workers used older ventilation methodContinue Reading
No Link Between Low Birth Weight, Asthma: Study
2013-01-15
Results expand understanding of the disease, expert saysContinue Reading
Fast Food Tied to Asthma, Eczema and Hay Fever in Kids
2013-01-14
Study isn’t conclusive, but it’s another reason to make healthier choices, expert saysContinue Reading
Winter Holds Many Hazards for Seniors, Expert Warns
2013-01-12
Preparation, caution can help keep elderly safe from injuries and illness related to seasonContinue Reading
Mother-to-Be’s Pollen Exposure May Boost Asthma Risk in Baby
2013-01-10
Swedish study tied infant hospitalizations to high pollen counts late in pregnancyContinue Reading
Reductions in Wood-Burning Stoves Tied to Lower Death Rates
2013-01-09
Australian study found air quality improved, especially boosting men’s respiratory healthContinue Reading
Health Tip: Don’t Neglect Warning Signs of Lung Disease
2013-01-08
Chronic cough is a prime symptomContinue Reading