August 8, 2016 Novartis asthma pill shows promise in small trial The first new asthma pill in decades has produced promising results in a small clinical trial, potentially paving the way for another treatment option for patients by the end of the decade.
August 8, 2016 Low cost, flavors, convenience turn teens on to vaping: study Young people try electronic cigarettes out of curiosity about the devices and alluring flavors that range from cotton candy to pizza, but keep vaping because of their low cost, according to a study released on Monday.
August 5, 2016 CDC: Some racial, ethnic groups still smoking at high rates despite overall decline Despite an overall decline in cigarette smoking among adults since the 1960s, some racial and ethnic groups are continuing to smoke at high rates, a study published Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests.
August 5, 2016 Smoking linked to inflammation, sperm damage in men The sperm of men who smoke, compared to those who don't, have more damaged DNA, fewer active energy-generating mitochondria and more proteins indicating a revved up immune response, according to a small study.
August 2, 2016 Can elevation training masks improve your endurance? Q&A with Dr. Manny: I read athletes use elevation training masks to build up their lung capacity and improve their overall fitness, but do they really work?
August 2, 2016 Tobacco, fast food in easier reach of minority and low-income students Compared to schools with mostly white students, schools with higher numbers of Hispanic, black, and low-income students are more likely to have tobacco retailers and fast-food restaurants in easy reach, researchers say.
August 1, 2016 Experimental vaccine could provide rapid response to diseases A type of experimental vaccine that can be made in just a week and has protected mice against influenza, Ebola and Zika viruses may offer promise for quick responses to disease outbreaks in people, according to Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers.
August 1, 2016 Plant protein may help offset unhealthy habits People who eat more protein from plants and less from animals may live longer even when they have unhealthy habits like heavy drinking or smoking, a large U.S. study suggests.
August 1, 2016 Fungal disease 'valley fever' is often misdiagnosed A fungal infection called valley fever, which can cause mild to severe lung problems (including holes in the lungs), is often misdiagnosed because the symptoms can resemble those of the flu or other illness, experts say
August 1, 2016 GSK and Google parent forge $715M bioelectronic medicines firm GlaxoSmithKline and Google parent Alphabet's life sciences unit are creating a new company focused on fighting diseases by targeting electrical signals in the body, jump-starting a novel field of medicine called bioelectronics.