Virus Unlikely to Advance Deadly Lung Disease: Study
2011-02-25
Research contradicts previous finding that viral infections worsen idiopathic pulmonary fibrosisContinue Reading
Medical Groups Warn Of Climate Change's Potential Impact on Health
2011-02-24
More asthma, heat waves and microbial disease could result if greenhouse gases aren’t curbedContinue Reading
Kids Growing Up on Farms Less Likely to Have Asthma
2011-02-23
Study finds exposure to variety of barnyard microbes may lower risk of airway diseaseContinue Reading
Cigarette Smoke Fuels Mucus Production in People With Bronchitis
2011-02-23
It suppresses protein that helps kill off excess mucus cells in the airways, study findsContinue Reading
COPD May Make Shingles More Likely
2011-02-22
People taking corticosteroids for breathing disorder face highest risk, study findsContinue Reading
Parents Still Giving Cough, Cold Meds to Kids Under 2: Poll
2011-02-16
Many caregivers, doctors not heeding FDA warning about dangers of over-the-counter drugsContinue Reading
Blacks Readmitted to Hospital More Than Whites: Study
2011-02-15
Return rates even higher for hospitals serving mostly minority patients, research showsContinue Reading
Higher Levels of Blood Protein Linked to Lower Respiratory Risks
2011-02-15
Bilirubin may have a protective effect, researchers sayContinue Reading
Early Birth Risky, Even With Fully Developed Lungs: Study
2011-02-11
Delivery before 39 weeks linked to higher rates of respiratory and other health problemsContinue Reading
Quality of Family Mealtimes May Affect Kids' Asthma
2011-02-04
Keeping dinner conversation free from TV, disruptions linked to better health, study foundContinue Reading
Better Nutrition Seems to Help Preemies With Lung Disease
2011-02-02
Babies with above-average weight gain showed the most improvement, small study findsContinue Reading
Pediatricians Issue New Vaccination Recommendations
2011-02-01
Meningitis, whooping cough targeted in new scheduleContinue Reading
Survey Shows Fewer Hispanic Seniors Getting Flu Shots
2011-01-26
Vaccination rates found to be especially low among newest immigrantsContinue Reading