Parents Still Giving Cough, Cold Meds to Kids Under 2: Poll
Many caregivers, doctors not heeding FDA warning about dangers of over-the-counter drugsContinue Reading
Blacks Readmitted to Hospital More Than Whites: Study
Return rates even higher for hospitals serving mostly minority patients, research showsContinue Reading
Higher Levels of Blood Protein Linked to Lower Respiratory Risks
Bilirubin may have a protective effect, researchers sayContinue Reading
Early Birth Risky, Even With Fully Developed Lungs: Study
Delivery before 39 weeks linked to higher rates of respiratory and other health problemsContinue Reading
Quality of Family Mealtimes May Affect Kids' Asthma
Keeping dinner conversation free from TV, disruptions linked to better health, study foundContinue Reading
Better Nutrition Seems to Help Preemies With Lung Disease
Babies with above-average weight gain showed the most improvement, small study findsContinue Reading
Pediatricians Issue New Vaccination Recommendations
Meningitis, whooping cough targeted in new scheduleContinue Reading
Survey Shows Fewer Hispanic Seniors Getting Flu Shots
Vaccination rates found to be especially low among newest immigrantsContinue Reading
Increasingly, Other Ailments Prove Fatal for People With COPD
Expert urges more awareness from doctors as patients’ age increasesContinue Reading
Commuters May Catch More Than the Bus, Tram
Study finds public transit passengers at risk of respiratory infection, but daily use more protectiveContinue Reading
HEPA Filter May Improve Air Near Wood-Burning Stoves
Indoor pollution and cardiovascular health risks lower when filter was in use, study findsContinue Reading
Sleep Study May Be Advisable Before Removing Tonsils, Adenoids
The point is to identify children likely to have post-op respiratory complications, study saysContinue Reading
Health Tip: Be Careful While Using Oxygen Therapy
Avoid sources of combustionContinue Reading