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October 27, 2015

Number of respiratory illness cases expected to spike due to new CDC test

For more than two months, health officials have been struggling to understand the size of a national wave of severe respiratory illnesses caused by an unusual virus. This week, they expect the wave to start looking a whole lot bigger.

October 27, 2015

9 ways to have allergy-free holidays

It’s that special time of the year when we gather together to celebrate the holidays and good times with family and friends.

October 27, 2015

Utah girl, 17, has rare allergy to water

Alexandra Allen had her first allergic reaction to water when she was about 12 years old.

October 27, 2015

Asthma linked to increased risk for bone loss, study says

People with asthma-related breathing problems may be at increased risk for bone loss, according to a new study.

October 27, 2015

Eye-tracking devices may help ICU patients communicate

Eye-tracking devices might help some patients communicate even when mechanical ventilators make it impossible for them to speak, a small pilot project suggests.

October 27, 2015

Service dog stays with 7-year-old girl through surgery

When 7-year-old Kaelyn Krawczyk went in for surgery at Duke Medical Center on Wednesday, she had a special friend accompany her into the operation room – her service dog, JJ.

October 27, 2015

Scientists find potential way to treat cold-triggered asthma

British scientists have identified a sequence of biological events that could trigger life-threatening asthma attacks in people suffering from colds -- a finding that holds the potential for developing more effective medicines.

October 27, 2015

Asthma very common among Olympic-level swimmers

Swimmers, especially endurance swimmers, are more likely than other water sport competitors to have asthma, according to a new study of Olympic athletes.

October 27, 2015

‘A hug a day’: Study finds that perceived social support can protect against infection

Hugging, like maintaining a healthy diet and exercise regimen, may boost the body’s immune system and protect from infection, Carnegie Mellon University researchers have found.

October 27, 2015

Boy gets food allergies from blood transfusion

A boy in Canada mysteriously became allergic to fish and nuts after he received a blood transfusion, according to a new case report