Toddler's Dust Mite Sensitivity May Predict Later Asthma
2011-08-29
Three-quarters who tested positive at 2 years had respiratory problem at age 12, study findsContinue Reading
U.S.-Mandated Report Finds Vaccines Safe for Kids
2011-08-25
IOM panel pored over 1,000 studies and found little evidence for lasting harmContinue Reading
Long-Term Antibiotic Use May Lessen COPD Flare-Ups
2011-08-24
But treatment, which has side effects, is best for those with frequent complications of the lung disease, experts sayContinue Reading
Kids' Hacking Is Seldom Whooping Cough, Study Finds
2011-08-19
For most children, respiratory symptoms don’t indicate presence of the illness, researchers sayContinue Reading
Cases of Legionnaire's Disease Tripled in 10 Years
2011-08-18
Most people recover with antibiotic treatment, CDC saysContinue Reading
Sniffer Dogs Spot Early Stage Lung Cancer: Study
2011-08-18
Trained canines can tell tumor from COPD when smelling people’s breath, researchers sayContinue Reading
More Kids Hospitalized for Flu, Skin Infections
2011-08-16
Children accounted for 17 percent of all U.S. hospital stays in 2009Continue Reading
Obesity Before Pregnancy May Raise Child's Asthma Risk
2011-08-16
Study found teens were up to 30 percent more likely to wheeze if moms were obeseContinue Reading
Kids Urged to Take Steps to Avoid Spreading Illness at School
2011-08-14
Frequent hand washing an important way to keep contagious infections at bay, experts sayContinue Reading
Disabilities From 9/11 Behind Rising Retirements for NYC Firefighters
2011-08-12
Researchers say attacks, aftermath have had ‘enormous impact’ on responders’ healthContinue Reading
Poorly Controlled Asthma Can Boost Chances of Pregnancy Complications
2011-08-11
Those included high blood pressure during pregnancy and premature deliveryContinue Reading
Women May Face Greater Heart Risk From Smoking Than Men
2011-08-11
Researchers say biological differences may explain 25% higher risk compared to male smokers.Continue Reading
Drug Duo Appears to Combat Infections of Lung Linings
2011-08-10
New approach to pleural infection reduces fever, drains fluid better than standard treatment, study findsContinue Reading
Costs Soar for Kids With Poorly Controlled Asthma
2011-08-09
Better care and education could improve health, reduce expenses, researchers sayContinue Reading