Friday, July 25, 2008

asthma

Stomach Germ May Protect Against Asthma

Disappearance of H. pylori could leave kids more susceptible to the disease, study says. more >>

Just Say No to Nuts During Pregnancy

Daily consumption while expecting ups odds of asthmatic offspring, study suggests more >>

Health Buzz: Exercise and Alzheimer’s and Other Health News

Drugs for prostate cancer patients, sex education, and forecasting air quality for asthmatics more >>

If You've Got Asthma, Azma.com Hopes to Help

Websites promise to forecast air quality and pollen counts for people with asthma and allergies. more >>

How Athletes Can Breathe a Little Easier About Pollution

Olympians—and asthmatics—can cope with poor air quality. more >>

Health Tip: Rid Your Home of Dust Mites

And help prevent asthma and allergy symptoms more >>

Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's Disease

Number tripled, and they find a link to other conditions such as asthma, diabetes more >>

Most Asthmatics Aren't Getting Flu Shot

Nearly two-thirds of this high-risk population went without the vaccine, U.S. more >>

Autoimmune Disease Treatment May Not Dampen Immune System

Targeting a key protein might reap rewards for people with asthma, MS, scientists say more >>

Health Buzz: Kennedy's Brain Surgery, Asthma Inhalers, and Other Health News

Asthma inhalers, CT scans, and fitness-friendly vacations more >>

Ozone-Depleting Inhalers Being Phased Out

Deadline is Dec. 31, but FDA urges asthma patients to switch to eco-friendly versions now. more >>

Health Tip: Dealing With Exercise-Induced Asthma

Some do's and don'ts more >>

Asthma Associated With Suicidal Thoughts, Attempts

Anxiety over disability, discomfort may be driving factor, study suggests more >>

Health Tip: Common Triggers for Allergy and Asthma

Identifying them is key more >>

CARDIA Studies Open Window on Heart, Lung Diseases

Researchers analyze different proteins in progression of risk factors as subjects aged more >>

Health Tip: Listen to Your Child's Breathing

Check for warning signs of asthma more >>

Childhood Asthma, Allergies Traced to Womb

New research suggests birth order, method of delivery all play a part more >>

Mom's Stress in Pregnancy May Up Baby's Asthma and Allergy Risk

Higher levels of allergy marker found in cord blood of stressed mothers' babies more >>

Health Buzz: Ibuprofen and Alzheimer's and Other Health News

Get a Free Asthma Screening This Month

New research shows why asthma and obesity seem linked. How to find out if you need treatment. more >>

Health Buzz: Aspirin, Breast Cancer, and Other Health News

A new study finds that aspirin may reduce the risk of developing the most common type of breast cancer. more >>

My Asthma Drug Break Was a Mistake

Taking a summer vacation from your inhaler might cause trouble in the fall. more >>

Asthma in Children

Exercise-Induced Asthma; the Dangers of Drug-Coated Stents; Protecting Diabetics From Heart Disease; Smoking and Alzheimer's

Healthwatch more >>

Many College Athletes Have Undiagnosed Exercise-Induced Asthma

Be on the lookout if you work out recreationally, too. more >>

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