October 23, 2015 Measles can be a lesser-known risk for travelers Measles is still a risk for travelers, regardless of destination, and vaccination remains the best way to prevent it, according to travel health experts.
October 23, 2015 California Senate votes to raise smoking age to 21 from 18 The California Senate voted on Tuesday to raise the legal smoking age in the most populous U.S. state to 21 from 18, in a move that could make California one of the states with the highest smoking age.
October 23, 2015 Traffic pollution exposure may alter heart structure Exposure to high levels of traffic pollution may alter the structure of a person’s heart
October 23, 2015 Glaxo recalls popular form of flu vaccine due to potency problem GlaxoSmithKline is recalling a popular four-in-one flu vaccine distributed throughout the U.S. because its effectiveness can decline over time.
October 23, 2015 ‘Spring Allergy Capitals' report released for 2014; Louisville, Kentucky tops list The 12th annual "Spring Allergy Capitals" report was released today by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA).
October 23, 2015 Roasted peanuts more likely trigger allergic reaction, study finds Roasted peanuts are more likely to trigger an allergic reaction than raw peanuts, according to a new study.
October 23, 2015 High-fiber diet may help prevent allergies From overly clean dishes to skyrocketing rates of cesarean-section births, scientists have proposed dozens of explanations for the sharp rise in food allergies in recent years.
October 23, 2015 Merck's grass pollen allergy drug approved by FDA Merck & Co said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Monday approved its grass pollen allergy drug Grastek, becoming the second such immunotherapy treatment to be given the go-ahead in recent weeks.
October 23, 2015 The condition that nearly took Adrian Peterson out of the game In 2012, NFL superstar Adrian Peterson suffered from a severe allergic reaction known as anaphylaxis. Today, he’s teaming up with a new campaign to teach people how to respond during a severe allergy attack
October 23, 2015 Beijing issues rare air pollution alert When the air gets really bad, Beijing says it has an emergency plan to yank half the city's cars off the road. The only problem is: It may be difficult to ever set that plan in motion.