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October 28, 2015

Children at lower risk for nut allergies if moms ate nuts during pregnancy

A new study says that prenatal exposure to peanuts and tree nuts is actually good for kids.

October 28, 2015

Florida man placed in a coma after e-cigarette explosion

The family of a Florida man who was placed in a medically induced coma Monday after his e-cigarette blew up wants others to understand the dangers of the devices.

October 28, 2015

5 common cold and flu facts, fictions, and surprising half-truths

No matter how many cold and flu seasons you've weathered in your years, chances are you're still buying into some far-too-common illness myths.

October 28, 2015

‘Epi’ injection may still be good after a freeze

Epinephrine might still have its life-saving potential even if it freezes and thaws out while you’re backpacking in the dead of winter, an experimental study finds.

October 28, 2015

CDC: E-cigarettes may be tempting non-smoking youths to smoke

Electronic cigarettes may be more tempting to non-smoking youths than conventional cigarettes, and once young people have tried e-cigarettes they are more inclined to give regular cigarettes a try, U.S. researchers said on Monday

October 28, 2015

Raise minimum age to buy cigarettes to decrease use, study says

Raising the minimum age to purchase tobacco products to 21 or 25 years old would significantly reduce their use and tobacco-related illnesses in the United States, a study published Thursday found, suggesting that states and local authorities should consider passing such laws.

October 28, 2015

Vision impairment linked to worse quality of life

While vision impairment can lead to lower quality of life on its own, the negative impact on daily activities may be even more pronounced for people who also suffer from other chronic health problems, a Korean study suggests.

October 28, 2015

Don't get spooked by food allergies this Halloween

Everyone loves a good scare around Halloween, but for families with asthma and/or skin and food allergies, a holiday celebrated with copious amounts of candy and preservatives can be especially frightening

October 28, 2015

How to end allergy suffering

Bad news for allergy sufferers: The already-brutal spring allergy season may extend well into summer this year, depending on the weather and air quality where you live.

October 28, 2015

Smoking rates on the rise in New York City

More New Yorkers are smoking.