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October 24, 2015

Furry pets 'enrich' gut bacteria of infants at risk for allergies

In a small, preliminary study, infants in households with furry pets were found to share some of the animals' gut bacteria - possibly explaining why early animal exposure may protect against some allergies, researchers say.

October 24, 2015

Secondhand smoke exposure falls but unevenly

Half as many American nonsmokers are exposed to secondhand smoke now as a decade ago, but federal researchers remain concerned about high exposure among black nonsmokers, especially children, and people living below the poverty level.

October 24, 2015

Staying home & watching TV may reduce flu spread

Staying at home and watching TV during a flu epidemic may actually reduce the spread of the disease, according to a new study of the 2009 "swine flu" epidemic

October 24, 2015

Tripling tobacco tax 'could prevent 200 million early deaths'

Tripling tobacco tax globally would cut smoking by a third and prevent 200 million premature deaths this century from lung cancer and other diseases, researchers said on Wednesday.

October 24, 2015

Studies of 'vaping' brain may offer clues on smoking addiction

British scientists say they have found the best way yet to analyze the effects of smoking on the brain -- by taking functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) scans of people while they puff on e-cigarettes.

October 24, 2015

TV smoking influences adult tobacco use, study says

Even though smoking appears far less frequently in U.S. television shows than it used to, its portrayal may still be triggering the urge in adult smokers, according to a new study.

October 24, 2015

Indoor pesticide exposure tied to childhood cancers

A new analysis of existing research finds that kids exposed to pesticides indoors are at higher risk for childhood cancers.

October 24, 2015

The ubiquitous choking poster gets a makeover

Restaurants in New York City are replacing the official notices with hand-crafted alternatives

October 24, 2015

H1N1 May Cause Baldness

Here's a reason to get your flu shot that you probably haven't considered: infection with H1N1 may trigger baldness in a small number of people

October 24, 2015

Type, frequency of e-cigarette use linked to quitting

Two new studies looking at whether electronic cigarettes help smokers to quit their deadly habit have found that while some of them can, it depends on the type and how often it is used.