Obesity May Raise Risk of COPD
2014-07-07
Study found those with largest waist sizes more likely to develop lung disease
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Health Tip: Take it Easy on Chemical Cleaners
2014-07-03
Especially if a family member has asthma
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New Inhaled Drug Shows Promise Against Asthma, Allergies
2014-07-02
Quilizumab quells production of protein that triggers reaction to allergens, researchers reportContinue Reading
Smog Controls Tied to Fewer Lung Disease Deaths in N.C.
2014-06-23
Study of 20 years of data suggests federal mandates on cleaner air had positive impact on healthContinue Reading
U.S. Health Snapshots: Insurance Coverage Expands, but Gaps Remain
2014-06-19
Federal reports capture nation’s pre-Obamacare health status and health-care coverageContinue Reading
MERS Virus Did Not Spread in 2 U.S. Cases: Health Officials
2014-06-17
Both of the respiratory infections were contracted in Saudi Arabia, CDC believesContinue Reading
Scientists Spot New Clues to a Deadly Lung Disease
2014-06-11
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis always fatal, but research points to possible cause, potential treatmentContinue Reading
Too-Clean Homes May Encourage Child Allergies, Asthma: Study
2014-06-06
Exposure to a little dust, dander in infancy might prime tots’ immune systems, research findsContinue Reading
Yoga May Not Help Ease Asthma, Study Suggests
2014-06-05
But ancient practice not harmful and can improve overall health, experts sayContinue Reading
Camels Confirmed as Source of Human MERS Infection
2014-06-04
The animals are the Typhoid Mary of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, infectious disease expert says
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