Respiratory Health
Emerging SARS-Like Virus Well-Suited to Attack Humans: Study
But immunotherapy appears to tame it, research shows
February 19, 2013read on->Acupuncture May Help Ease Hay Fever
Study found patients who had treatment for 8 weeks fared better with symptoms
February 18, 2013read on->Lower Lung Function in Infancy Linked to Wheeze in Adulthood
Smoking also played key role in respiratory trouble for young adults, study found
February 18, 2013read on->Little-Known Respiratory Infection Sends Many Kids to Hospital
Discovered in 2001, human metapneumovirus is worse in very young, very old
February 13, 2013read on->When Trees Die Off, Human Health May Also Suffer
Study can’t prove cause-and-effect, but supports link between people and the environment
February 12, 2013read on->For Hospitals, Lowered Death Rates May Not Mean More Readmissions
Study finds patients who survive heart attacks, pneumonia aren’t just returning
as inpatients soon after
China’s Overuse of Antibiotics in Livestock May Threaten Human Health
Much higher levels of antibiotic-resistance genes found at pig farms in study
February 11, 2013read on->C-Section, Formula May Disrupt ‘Good’ Gut Bacteria in Babies
But, small study did not determine effect on children’s future health
February 11, 2013read on->Living Near Equator May Boost Your Risk for Allergy, Asthma
This could be due to UV ray exposure, study author says
February 4, 2013read on->Certain Jobs May Still Pose Risk for Asthma
Study cites chemical exposures that may affect breathing of plumbers, hair stylists and more
January 30, 2013read on->Study: Lungs From Heavy Smokers OK for Transplant
But recipients need to know the source of the potential transplant, researchers say
January 29, 2013read on->Whooping Cough Vaccine for Pregnant Women Among New Recommendations
U.S. experts also say egg allergy is no longer reason to avoid the flu vaccine
January 28, 2013read on->Chronic Heartburn Could Spur Asthma in Some Patients
Study reinforces the link, and a new test might be better at spotting the problem, experts say
January 25, 2013read on->Lead Levels Down in U.S. Kids, But Asthma Cases Rising: EPA
Report looks at the environment’s effect on children’s health
January 25, 2013read on->Health Tip: Does Asthma Affect Your Sleep?
Take medications as your doctor prescribes
January 25, 2013read on->Extreme Cold Snap Brings Unexpected Health Risks
Heart attacks, strokes and asthma flare-ups increase, expert warns
January 24, 2013read on->Women’s Smoking Deaths at All-Time High in U.S.
Starting earlier, smoking more account for increase, expert says
January 23, 2013read on->Longtime Smokers Lose a Decade of Life
Large study of U.S. smokers found quitting by age 35 reduces effect most, but it’s never too late
January 23, 2013read on->Hospital Readmissions All Too Common, U.S. Studies Find
It’s a complex, system-wide problem, expert says
January 22, 2013read on->One in Six Cases of Adult Asthma May Be Linked to Workplace
People with jobs that exposed them to cleaning agents at greater risk, study says
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