FDA Investigating Safety of Asthma Drug Xolair
Health - July 16, 2009
Injected medication may be linked to higher risk of heart attack, stroke, agency says
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Overall Health of U.S. Children a Mixed Bag
Health - July 10, 2009
Government study finds gains and losses
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Scientists Zero In on Elusive 'Allergy Gene'
Health - July 9, 2009
Genetic mutation increases likelihood of eczema and asthma, study finds
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Many Adults With Asthma Are Skipping Flu Shots
Health - June 26, 2009
Condition raises risk of complications, CDC researchers note
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Asthma Discovery May Lead to Better Treatments
Health - June 19, 2009
Researchers come closer to understanding key airway changes
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Judith Palfrey: Is Asthma in Children Preventable?
By
Judith Palfrey, M.D.
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Health - June 15, 2009
Can parents take steps to prevent asthma in children?
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Asthma Drugs Get 'Precaution' Labeling for Possible Psychiatric Side Effects
Health - June 12, 2009
FDA says users of Singulair and similar meds should watch for such problems
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Obesity May Dampen Response to Asthma Meds
Health - June 4, 2009
Study runs counter to research that has suggested excess weight worsens disease
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Yoga Helps Those With Asthma
Health - May 29, 2009
Study finds practice can ease symptoms, raise awareness of breathing patterns
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Point-of-Sale Printers May Trigger Asthma
Health - May 27, 2009
Chemical on receipts, coupons, tickets the likely culprit, report suggests
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Protein May Hold Key to Blocking Allergy-Induced Asthma
Health - May 21, 2009
Team finds mice lacking certain gene showed fewer signs of condition
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Overweight Moms More Likely to Have Asthmatic Kids
Health - May 19, 2009
Inflammation may drive the connection, researchers say
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Molecule in Skin May Link Eczema and Asthma
Health - May 19, 2009
Finding in mice might explain progression from skin to breathing condition
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Know Your Asthma Triggers
Health - May 16, 2009
Tips for keeping wheezing at bay this spring
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Climate Change Could Sting Allergy, Asthma Sufferers
Health - May 11, 2009
Longer pollen seasons, more ozone mean more symptoms for those at risk, experts say
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Does Swine Flu Pose a Special Threat to Asthmatics? It's Too Early to Tell
By
January W. Payne
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Health - May 1, 2009
It's unclear whether the swine flu is a greater concern for those with asthma than for others.
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Folic Acid Might Offer Allergy Relief
Health - April 30, 2009
But use of supplements should await further study, expert says
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Family History of Asthma Boosts Odds Almost 6 Times
Health - April 23, 2009
U.S. researchers say assessing kin may identify those at risk for developing condition
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Group Urges Public to Take Free Asthma Tests in May
Health - April 18, 2009
It's National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
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Low Vitamin E, C Intake Tied to Asthma Risk
Health - April 16, 2009
But British team says findings don't prove cause and effect
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Acid Reducers May Not Help All With Asthma
Health - April 8, 2009
Study finds benefit only for those with evident symptoms of heartburn
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Health Tip: Breathe Fresh Air at Home
Health - March 30, 2009
Improve the quality of indoor air
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Health Tip: Asthmatics Don't Have to Stop Exercising
Health - March 26, 2009
Suggestions for keeping active
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Raw Milk Is Gaining Fans, but the Science Says It's Dangerous
By
Kerry Hannon
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Health - March 20, 2009
Dairy farm owners report growing interest in buying shares in their cows.
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