U.S. Tuberculosis Cases Hit Record Low, CDC Says
2012-03-22
But minorities, those not born in the U.S. and HIV-positive patients still most likely affectedContinue Reading
Antibiotics Useless for Most Sinus Infections, Experts Say
2012-03-21
New guidelines from specialists note that up to 98 percent of cases aren’t bacterialContinue Reading
Secondhand Smoke in Childhood Linked to Lung Disease Years Later
2012-03-19
Study found it nearly doubled risk for breathing conditionContinue Reading
Could Statins Help Prevent Pneumonia?
2012-03-19
Study suggests possible modest effect, but drugs shouldn’t be taken for this use, experts sayContinue Reading
Gas Engines May Be Dirtier Than Diesels in One Respect
2012-03-11
Researchers trace most secondary aerosol pollution back to gasoline-powered vehiclesContinue Reading
Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Found in Many Household Products: Study
2012-03-08
These ingredients also found in some ‘alternative’ brands, researchers sayContinue Reading
Cured Meat Products Linked to Lung Disease Flare-Ups
2012-03-08
Nitrates in bacon, sausage, lunch meats might worsen airway disease symptoms, researchers sayContinue Reading
Amish Farm Kids Have Lower Asthma, Allergy Risk: Study
2012-03-06
Findings on Swiss children support notion that early exposure to allergens may be beneficialContinue Reading
Hospitalizations Up for Severe Skin Swelling
2012-03-06
Called angioedema, the condition often affects the deep layers of skin in the eyes and mouthContinue Reading
Children With Asthma at Higher Risk for Shingles: Study
2012-03-05
Painful skin condition typically strikes older adults, researchers noteContinue Reading
Late Preemie Birth May Be Linked to Higher Asthma Risk
2012-03-05
About 1 in 4 born at 34 to 37 weeks’ gestation developed respiratory disease by age 8, study findsContinue Reading
Heavy Kids May Not Respond as Well to Asthma Meds
2012-03-05
As weight climbs, so does daily corticosteroid dosage, study saysContinue Reading
Many Asthmatics Do Well on Food-Allergy Tests, Study Finds
2012-03-05
Less likely to have a bad reaction during an oral food-allergy testContinue Reading
Timing of Preemie Birth May Be Key to Kids' Health Later
2012-03-02
The earlier the delivery, the poorer the health at ages 3 to 5, researchers sayContinue Reading