October 24, 2015 Marijuana may trigger allergies in some people Just like ragweed and birch trees, marijuana plants may trigger allergic reactions in some people, according to a new review of previous studies.
October 24, 2015 FDA extends public comment period for e-cigarette rules The public will have more time to weigh in on a federal proposal to regulate electronic cigarettes and other tobacco products.
October 24, 2015 Green or Yellow Phlegm Likely to Be Bacterial Confirming widespread beliefs by doctors and parents alike, the color of phlegm coughed up by people is indeed a good indicator of whether that person has a bacterial infection Â
October 24, 2015 Peanut-Eating Blood Donors Spark Allergic Reaction A Sunday night custom of eating peanuts while watching soccer has led to a discovery: What you eat before you give blood may result in a severe allergic reaction in people who receive that blood
October 24, 2015 4 Secrets to Never Getting Sick We canvassed the research and talked to top experts to uncover these key, study-backed secrets for staying well, even when you're surrounded by germs. Follow these simple steps to boost your virus protection even more
October 24, 2015 Smoking vs. weight gain: Which is worse for you? What’s stopping you from ditching cigarettes for good? It might be your worry about weight gain, suggests a new study from Penn State University researchers.
October 24, 2015 Is It a Cold, the Flu or Something Else? With flu season in full swing, it's important to know what ails you (so you can help stop the spread by staying home). But how do you really know if you have the flu—swine or seasonal—or if it?s just another cold or an allergy?Â
October 24, 2015 Is this the end of your nut allergies? Question: If you put Harry Potter’s invisibility cloak on a cashew, what would you get?
October 24, 2015 Does the sea air have healing powers? In the 18th and 19th centuries, ocean air was considered a cure-all for nearly any illness, from depression to tuberculosis. But is there real science to the supposed healing powers of a visit to the sea?
October 24, 2015 Hong Kong confirms first human case of bird flu Hong Kong confirmed its first case of deadly H7N9 bird flu on Monday in a further sign that the virus is continuing to spread beyond mainland China's borders.