April 5, 2017 Drugmaker recalls nearly 600,000 asthma inhalers in US GSK Plc is voluntarily recalling more than 593,000 Ventolin asthma inhalers from U.S. hospitals, pharmacies, retailers and wholesalers due to a defect that may cause them to deliver fewer doses of the medicine than indicated, the British drugmaker said on Tuesday.
April 4, 2017 Vaccinating pregnant moms protects newborns from whooping cough Infants are much less likely to get whooping cough if their mothers are vaccinated against the potentially fatal respiratory infection during pregnancy, a large U.S. study finds.
March 31, 2017 Britain's 'Grandfather of Allergy' going strong at 105 At 105 years old, Britain’s “Grandfather of Allergy” continues to consult patients and contribute to medical journals while helping thousands by encouraging the media to include pollen counts in weather forecasts.
March 21, 2017 Non-traditional forms of treatment may offer relief for allergy sufferers Nearly 100 million people suffer from allergies and asthma, with symptoms ranging from the occasional sniffle to debilitating headaches and additional pains.
March 16, 2017 Does illness help young adults take charge of their own health? Adolescents and young adults coping with chronic illness may be better prepared to take charge of their own care than their healthy peers, a recent study suggests.
March 15, 2017 Mom suffers near-fatal allergic reaction at Adele concert A mother of three is recovering in a hospital’s intensive care unit after suffering a near-fatal allergic reaction during an Adele concert on Monday night.
March 8, 2017 Gene activity in the nose may signal lung cancer Genetic changes in the cells lining the inside of the nose might someday help doctors diagnose lung cancer, a recent study suggests.
March 6, 2017 Does drinking fluids really help fight a cold? When you get a cold, people always say, “Drink lots of fluids”— but how will that actually make you feel better?
March 6, 2017 Oregano oil to ward off a cold? With cold and flu season upon us, many are trying to be proactive to help keep sicknesses at bay.
March 2, 2017 Mom claims frat members used peanut butter to haze son with deadly allergy A Michigan mother says her son experienced a life-threatening hazing situation at Central Michigan University.