Health News Archives

Gene Variations, Secondhand Smoke Linked to Early Asthma
The combination nearly tripled the risk for children under 4, study found

Health Tip: Pregnancy and Asthma
Key is to control symptoms, avoid attacks

Asthma Meds Don’t Work as Well in Overweight Patients
Inhaled steroids were 40% less effective than they were in lean patients, study finds

Kids Who Wheeze With Rhinovirus at Higher Asthma Risk
But study can't say whether germs cause condition or just identify those who may get it

Acetaminophen Linked to Childhood Asthma
Drug should only be used to treat high fevers in children, experts say

Mom’s Diet Can Alter Genes to Raise Babies’ Asthma Risk
Supplement use may be behind doubling of respiratory disease in last 25 years, study suggests

Daycare Infants Less Likely to Develop Asthma
Finding backs 'hygiene hypothesis' that early exposure to germs confers protective effect

FDA Mulls Changes to Allergy Labeling on Foods
Current labels can be confusing, experts say

9/11’s Psychological Scars Slowly Healing
7 years later, a 'natural recovery' is taking place, experts say

9/11’s Health Effects Lingered for Years
Injured, workers and passersby developed psychological, respiratory woes, latest NYC report finds