Steroids May Be Overrated in Treatment of COPD
2010-02-04
But experts disagree over whether to continue using them or notContinue Reading
Too Few Adults Get Recommended Vaccinations
2010-02-04
Shots could save thousands of U.S. lives each year, report authors sayContinue Reading
Too Little Vitamin D May Worsen Asthma
2010-01-28
Low levels may also hinder response to steroid treatment, study findsContinue Reading
Even Mild Lung Disease Affects the Heart
2010-01-20
Reduced blood supply is probable cause, expert saysContinue Reading
Statins Show Promise Against Sickle Cell
2010-01-19
The cholesterol drugs might reduce risk of infection, researchers findContinue Reading
Leading COPD Drug Won't Harm Heart: FDA
2010-01-14
Initial concerns over Spiriva HandiHaler may be unfounded, agency saysContinue Reading
Lung Infection Up in Wake of Kids' Pneumonia Vaccine
2010-01-14
Serious complication called empyema has doubled in young children, study findsContinue Reading
Short School Closures Won't Shut Down Flu
2010-01-08
Two-week shutdowns won’t work, simulations suggestContinue Reading
Leading COPD Drug May Raise Chances of Heart Trouble
2010-01-07
Study found Atrovent upped risk, while other research found Spiriva might do oppositeContinue Reading
EPA Unveils Stricter Smog Standards
2010-01-07
Move would improve air quality and benefit people with asthma, heart and lung disease, among others, agency saysContinue Reading
Smog Standards Need Tightening, Activists Say
2010-01-06
Improved air quality would especially benefit those with lung, heart conditions, advocates sayContinue Reading
Using Kitchen Spoons Ups Risk of Dosing Errors
2010-01-04
Researchers recommend sticking with measuring devices that come with medicinesContinue Reading
New Childhood Vaccines Schedules Released
2010-01-04
Changes reflect H1N1 recommendations, suggest HPV vaccine for boysContinue Reading