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January 20, 2017

London mayor issues health alert over air pollution

London's mayor has issued a smog alert for the British capital, advising people with heart and lung conditions to avoid outdoor exercise.

January 20, 2017

Former president Bush's breathing tube indicates severe pneumonia

Former President George H.W. Bush is being treated for pneumonia in intensive care at a Houston hospital where doctors are evaluating him before removing a breathing tube.

January 19, 2017

Person-to-person contact may cause most drug-resistant TB cases

The worst form of drug-resistant tuberculosis isn't just arising from inadequate treatment, it's mostly being spread from person to person, according to a new study of hundreds of cases in South Africa that has important implications for how the deadly disease is treated.

January 19, 2017

Live and let die: James Bond's smoking habits over the years

When it comes to vices, James Bond may be known for martinis , but a new study finds that he's been quite the smoker as well.

January 19, 2017

This is exactly when you're more likely to catch the flu

Cases of flu are on the rise, according to a recent statement from the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and experts are warning that this year’s flu season will be worse than last.

January 18, 2017

Kids' tonsillectomies make more sense for sleep apnea than strep throat

Children who have their tonsils removed to treat chronic throat infections or breathing problems during sleep may get more short-term symptom relief than kids who don't get tonsillectomies, two recent studies suggest.

January 18, 2017

E-cigarette explodes inside Iowa man's mouth

An Idaho man was seriously injured when an e-cigarette exploded in his mouth — scorching his skin and knocking out seven of his teeth.

January 18, 2017

Asthma may be misdiagnosed in many adults

As many as one in three adults diagnosed with asthma may not actually have the chronic lung disorder, a Canadian study suggests.

January 16, 2017

Cheap EpiPen alternative risks patients’ lives. I’ve seen it myself

Two foolproof EpiPens cost $600. A vial of epinephrine costs $4. That difference ensures that hospitals will opt for the cheaper but mistake-prone vials.

January 13, 2017

American Airlines under fire for potentially endangering peanut allergy sufferers

An advocacy group has filed a Department of Transportation complaint against American Airlines, arguing airline is breaking the law by not allowing passengers with peanut allergies to pre-board.