Heavy Drinking Might Harm the Lungs
2016-08-05
Alcohol appears to reduce levels of a protective respiratory gas, study findsContinue Reading
Amish Lifestyle Brings Unexpected Benefit: Less Asthma
2016-08-03
Finding suggests exposing kids to lots of allergens, like those found on farms, offers advantageContinue Reading
Does Living Near a Fracking Site Make Asthma Worse?
2016-07-18
Study found association, but not cause-and-effect
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Allergies Less Common in Kids Who Suck Thumb, Bite Nails
2016-07-11
Findings boost ‘hygiene hypothesis,’ study authors suggestContinue Reading
London’s Great Smog of 1952 Linked to Asthma Surge
2016-07-08
Finding may have implications for cities dealing with air pollution today, researcher saysContinue Reading
Depression Plagues Many With COPD
2016-06-17
Studies found 1 in 4 patients affected, and readmission to hospital for respiratory illness more likelyContinue Reading
Puerto Ricans’ Health Lags Behind Other Hispanics
2016-06-17
CDC report finds they have higher risk for ‘multiple chronic conditions’Continue Reading
Antibiotics, Formula Feeding Might Change Baby’s ‘Microbiome’
2016-06-15
C-section birth may also diminish diversity of these colonies of helpful microbes, study showsContinue Reading
Certain Steroids Raise Risk for Serious Staph Infections
2016-06-09
Study finds long-term use of glucocorticoids may suppress immune system, upping odds for patientsContinue Reading
