October 28, 2015 Study links asthma to low levels of gut bacteria in newborns Scientists have linked the dearth of four types of gut bacteria to asthma, the respiratory disease that has risen explosively in the past 50 years and now afflicts up to a fifth of children in Western countries.
October 28, 2015 Children in Southern California breathing easier, study says Smog-covered mountains, gritty sidewalks, smelly fumes from traffic-choked freeways. The Los Angeles area was a tough place to breathe several decades ago.
October 28, 2015 How to avoid a summer cold Because there’s nothing worse than being bedridden when you should be by the pool
October 28, 2015 Ninth Egyptian dies of H5N1 bird flu, Health Ministry says A 20-year-old Egyptian woman died from bird flu on Wednesday, the ninth death in the country from the virus out of 18 identified cases, the Health Ministry said.
October 28, 2015 In old age, current and former smokers face early lung disease There may be 35 million older Americans with undiagnosed lung disease due to cigarette smoking, a new study suggests.
October 28, 2015 South Africa: H7N1 bird flu found in ostrich farm South African officials say they have detected bird flu on an ostrich farm but that it is unrelated to the strain that has killed eight people in China
October 28, 2015 California declares electronic cigarettes a health threat California health officials on Wednesday declared electronic cigarettes a health threat that should be strictly regulated like tobacco products, joining other states and health advocates across the U.S. in pushing back against the fast-growing device.
October 28, 2015 Disney parks aim to improve treatment access for serious allergic reaction The Walt Disney Company has introduced a new initiative to help raise awareness about a severe, life-threatening allergen.
October 28, 2015 Am I really allergic to my sunscreen ? Over past couple of decades we have seen increasing danger from our powerful sun and its UV rays to cause sunburns and skin cancer. That is why it is so very important to have maximum protection that includes selecting a sunscreen that is effective and safe. But could you be allergic?
October 28, 2015 Poisoning from e-cigarettes on the rise Poisoning from e-cigarettes is on the rise, according to a new government report.