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October 26, 2015

Pill made from dust mites may provide relief for asthma sufferers

A pill made from a protein found in dust mites could revolutionize asthma treatment, scientists reported Tuesday

October 26, 2015

Father's smoking prior to conception may increase asthma risk for baby

Children of fathers who smoked prior to conception have a greater chance of suffering from asthma, a new study found.

October 26, 2015

Study questions benefit of vitamin D for asthma sufferers

Giving people with asthma and low vitamin D levels extra doses of the vitamin doesn’t do much to help their lungs, a new study suggests.

October 26, 2015

Saliva reveals asthmatic kids' smoke exposure

Asthmatic children who are exposed to cigarette smoke are more likely to make repeat trips to the hospital for breathing problems. But researchers say asking parents about kids' smoke exposure may not yield the most reliable information.

October 26, 2015

What’s different about asthma in older adults

Asthma isn’t always thought of as a condition that affects our aging population.

October 26, 2015

Stress during pregnancy linked to increased asthma risk in children

Stress during pregnancy brought on by events like divorce, job loss or death of a loved one appears to be linked to an increased risk of asthma and eczema among children.

October 26, 2015

Asthma inhaler lodged in chest highlights importance of warning labels

A new case report from France offers a reminder of why people who use medical devices like asthma inhalers should take warnings on the product label seriously.

October 25, 2015

Counterfeit fragrances on the rise, could be hazardous to health

In a new report, doctors warned about the recent rise in counterfeit fragrances, which could be hazardous to your health.  Health experts claimed that as many as 10 percent of all perfumes on the market are fake – and they often include toxic chemicals.

October 25, 2015

Smokers who quit may have brains hard-wired for success

Smokers who kick the habit could be hard-wired for success, thanks to greater communication between two regions of the brain that may play a role in controlling the urge to reach for cigarettes, a U.S. study suggests.

October 25, 2015

Experimental asthma drug hits a new target

An experimental drug that could help people with asthma or allergies works in a new way, by blocking the production of an inflammatory protein, according to a new study