January 3, 2017 US scrambles to clear egg exports to bird flu-hit Korea U.S. officials are urgently seeking an agreement with South Korea that would allow imports of American eggs so farmers can cash in on a shortage caused by the Asian country's worst-ever outbreak of bird flu.
January 3, 2017 Cured meats linked to worsening asthma symptoms Eating large amounts of cured meats was linked to worse symptoms among asthma sufferers, a French study found.
December 29, 2016 Another reason not to smoke while pregnant Women who smoke during pregnancy may be more likely to have children with kidney damage than mothers who steer clear of cigarettes, a study suggests.
December 29, 2016 Web-based therapy relieves insomnia Web-based therapy for insomnia is an effective option that could reach "previously unimaginable numbers of people," researchers suggest.
December 29, 2016 Fish oil during pregnancy reduces baby's asthma risk: study A Danish study of 695 pregnant women is raising the possibility that fish oil supplements begun in the final three months of pregnancy may reduce the risk of asthma or persistent wheezing in offspring.
December 22, 2016 Body image problems in teen girls tied to alcohol use High school girls who have issues with body image and weight are more likely to be drinkers than ) their peers, a recent U.S. study suggests.
December 21, 2016 Pennsylvania woman receives lifesaving lung transplant in time for Christmas For two weeks, Caitlin O’Hara, 33, was on life support, in desperate need of a double-lung transplant.
December 21, 2016 Sleep apnea tied to diabetes and hypertension during pregnancy Pregnant women who experience certain breathing problems during sleep may be more likely to develop complications like high blood pressure and diabetes, recent U.S. research suggests.
December 20, 2016 How to tell if you have a cold or the flu You know one thing: you feel awful. But, how to tell if it's a cold or the flu? Often the symptoms are very similar and tough to tell apart. Â
December 19, 2016 Crib ads often show babies in unsafe sleep settings Ads for cribs often show infants asleep on their stomachs or surrounded by suffocation hazards like soft toys and blankets - all of which can increase babies' risk of sleep-related deaths - a U.S. study suggests.