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November 20, 2014

Woman With Fungus on Lungs Gets Transplant

A 20-year-old woman from Dublin, Ireland – who was fighting a severe fungul infection in both of her lungs – can breathe easier now after a new set of lungs were transplanted into her

November 20, 2014

New Drugs Target Cystic Fibrosis

More than two decades after scientists identified the gene responsible for cystic fibrosis, drug makers are finally edging closer to new treatments—a long journey that underscores the challenges of translating genetic discoveries into actual drugs

November 20, 2014

FDA Cites 1,200 Tobacco Retailers

The Food and Drug Administration says it has issued about 1,200 warning letters to tobacco retailers in 15 states since it began inspections under a 2009 law giving the agency authority to regulate the industry

November 20, 2014

No Link Between Selenium, Lower Lung Cancer Risk

Despite some evidence tying the mineral selenium to a reduced risk of lung cancer, a new long-term study sees no connection between the two

November 20, 2014

Ohio Leads List of Top 20 States With Toxic Air

People living in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Florida are most at risk in the United States from toxic emissions spewing from coal and oil-fired power plants, two leading American environmental groups said in a report

November 20, 2014

Whooping Cough Rises in Va., 7 Outbreaks This Year

As of June 30, state health officials say there were 189 cases statewide. That's more than double the 87 cases during the same period in 2010

November 20, 2014

Minnesota Infant Monitored for New Flu Strain

Doctors are monitoring a Minnesota infant who has developed H1N2, a unique type of H1N1 or the swine flu

November 20, 2014

Boy, 3, Allergic to Things That Are Christmas

A 3-year-old boy from the U.K. has such severe allergies, he is essentially allergic to Christmas

November 20, 2014

Ongoing Cough, Chest Pain May Mean Bronchitis

Bronchitis affects millions of people each year, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Bronchitis is characterized by inflammation in the respiratory system’s main passageways to the lungs. This inflammation can create a great impediment to breathing and leads to coughing and chest pain. For some people, bronchitis is a passing illness. For others, it is a lifelong impediment to breathing. To help you understand the symptoms and implications of this condition, here is a guide to the basics of bronchitis:

November 20, 2014

Environmental Triggers, Medications Can Provoke Asthma Attacks

Asthma is a lifelong condition that affects nearly 300 million people across the globe. According to the National Institutes of Health, over 16 million adults and 7 million children in America alone are affected by asthma. This widespread disease is a major cause of childhood disability and has a lifelong impact on a child’s development. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) reports that nearly half a million people are admitted to emergency rooms each year due to asthma-related complications. Despite the widespread prevalence of asthma, a great deal remains to be learned about the disease.