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
Increasingly, Other Ailments Prove Fatal for People With COPD
2011-01-24
Expert urges more awareness from doctors as patients’ age increasesContinue Reading
Commuters May Catch More Than the Bus, Tram
2011-01-21
Study finds public transit passengers at risk of respiratory infection, but daily use more protectiveContinue Reading