Many Parents Skipping Kids' Shots, Putting Other Kids at Risk
2011-10-31
In California study, 1 in 5 children at some schools intentionally unvaccinated, raising concernsContinue Reading
'Hard Hats' Still Have High Rates of Injury, Illness: Report
2011-10-31
Hazards faced by construction workers need to be reduced, expert saysContinue Reading
Prevention Is Key for Fall Asthma Flare-Ups in Kids
2011-10-30
The best way to avoid asthma attacks is to avoid the triggers that cause them, experts sayContinue Reading
CT Scans May Pick Up COPD Early in Smokers
2011-10-25
But whether it’s cost effective isn’t clear, expert saysContinue Reading
Viagra May Help Children With Rare Blood Pressure Disorder
2011-10-25
Study found those with pulmonary arterial hypertension could exercise more easily after taking the drugContinue Reading
Some Asthma Drugs Raise Risk of Complications, Especially in Kids: Study
2011-10-25
But pairing these long-acting beta-agonists with inhaled corticosteroids reduced riskContinue Reading
Could Airway Abnormality Point to Autism?
2011-10-24
Researcher noticed difference in lung structure of children with autism spectrum disorderContinue Reading
Unvaccinated Kids Behind Largest U.S. Measles Outbreak in Years: Study
2011-10-20
Vaccination and quick public health response are limiting these outbreaks, experts sayContinue Reading
Obese, Asthmatic Kids Need Special Care Under Anesthesia
2011-10-19
Studies find obese children have twice as many respiratory complications, need less anestheticContinue Reading
Smoking's Effect on Lungs Similar to Cystic Fibrosis: Study
2011-10-18
Some of the same treatments might benefit smokers, cystic fibrosis patients, researchers sayContinue Reading
TB Outbreaks in Texas Schools Show Disease Still a Threat
2011-10-14
At least 100 people have tested positive for the respiratory ailmentContinue Reading
Globally, 2 Million Deaths a Year Linked to Smoky Stoves
2011-10-13
People in developing nations most at risk from fumes from cooking, heating units, experts sayContinue Reading
Use of Asthma Controller Meds on the Rise Among U.S. Kids
2011-10-13
Children’s rate of use has doubled since late 1990s, federal report saysContinue Reading