October 26, 2015 Say 'I don't' to allergies on your wedding day Wedding season is in full swing and we all know allergies and weddings don’t mix. If you want to avoid saying “A-choo!” instead of "I do," take a few minutes to plan ahead before the big day
October 26, 2015 Childhood secondhand smoke exposure damages arteries Exposure to second-hand smoke in childhood causes irreversible damage to children's arteries - increasing their risk of heart attacks or strokes when they grow up, according to a large international study published on Wednesday.
October 26, 2015 US reports outbreak of low-pathogenic bird flu in California, OIE says The United States reported an outbreak of low-pathogenic H7N3 bird flu on a turkey farm in California, the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE) said on Wednesday.
October 26, 2015 What’s different about asthma in older adults Asthma isn’t always thought of as a condition that affects our aging population.
October 26, 2015 Do most teachers know how to use EpiPens? Anyone with severe allergies knows that an epinephrine auto-injector can be the difference between life and death. Here's what you will need to know to correctly use an auto-injector.
October 26, 2015 Hookah smoke may significantly increase leukemia risk, study says Smoking hookah, a type of flavored tobacco, is quickly becoming more popular in the United States. Now a new study from San Diego State University reports it could lead to an increase in cases of leukemia.
October 26, 2015 E-cigarette use rises, but consumers also smoking conventional cigarettes, poll finds Significantly more Americans are using electronic-cigarettes and other vaporizing devices than a year ago, but most of those consumers are also smoking conventional cigarettes, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll.
October 26, 2015 How being inside can worsen allergy symptoms For millions of allergy sufferers, symptoms aren’t restricted to one season— the suffering can last for months. And what’s inside your home may have an even bigger impact than outdoor allergens.
October 26, 2015 7 kinds of coughs and what they might mean Allergies? A cold? Acid reflux? No matter what the cause, there’s a simple reason behind all your hacking
October 26, 2015 Risk study on mining town finds even small amount of asbestos exposure can lead to lung problems A long-delayed risk study for a Montana mining town where hundreds have died from asbestos exposure concludes that even a minuscule amount of the substance can lead to lung problems.