Hypoallergenic Pets - Don't Believe Everything You Read
Everyone is talking about the prospective new "first pet" joining the Obama family in the White House, come January. Or, at least everyone in the media is talking about it.... Thu, 06 Nov 2008 21:45:20 +0100
Your Healthcare & The Election
I don't have health insurance & neither do millions of my readers. And with the declining economy, not having health insurance is becoming more and more common. As someone who's... Fri, 31 Oct 2008 11:43:49 +0100
Asthma Control Via Cell Phone?
Asthma control is always enhanced by having a solid, customized Asthma Action Plan. But what if that plan could be updated and developed on the fly, as things in your... Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:52:57 +0100
Unsettling News About Suspected Asthma - Tylenol Link
A very preliminary study looking at a possible link between early Tylenol (acetaminophen) use in infants and later asthma risk has produced some unsettling results. Asthma rates have been rising... Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:52:59 +0100
Attention Parents of Kids With Asthma: You DO Make a Difference!
I have good news for my readers who are parents of kids with asthma. The expectations you have for your asthmatic child's health have a direct impact on how healthy... Wed, 22 Oct 2008 17:09:32 +0200
Prenatal Nutrition, Postnatal Allergy Protection
Title: Prenatal Nutrition, Postnatal Allergy Protection Category: Health News Created: 1/5/2009 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 1/5/2009 Mon, 5 Jan 2009 00:00:00 PDT
Antifungal Drug May Help Ease Asthma
Title: Antifungal Drug May Help Ease Asthma Category: Health News Created: 12/30/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/30/2008 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Biorhythms
Title: Biorhythms Category: Diseases and Conditions Created: 9/30/1998 Last Editorial Review: 12/29/2008 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Climate Change May Boost Contact With Pollutants
Title: Climate Change May Boost Contact With Pollutants Category: Health News Created: 12/27/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 12/29/2008 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PDT
Alternative Vaccine Schedule Stirs Debate
Title: Alternative Vaccine Schedule Stirs Debate Category: Health News Created: 12/29/2008 Last Editorial Review: 12/29/2008 Mon, 29 Dec 2008 00:00:00 PDT
ScienceDaily: Asthma News Tue, 06 Jan 2009 17:05:01 EST
Increased Risk Of Pneumococcal Disease In Asthma Patients
Adults with asthma are at increased risk of serious pneumococcal disease caused by Streptococcus pneumonia, the most common bacteria causing middle ear infections and community acquired pneumonia. Tue, 06 Jan 2009 14:00:00 EST
Asthma Attacks Triggered By Exertion At Work And Play
Exertion at work and play can trigger deadly asthma attacks, according to new research. If you’re an asthma sufferer, make sure the medical history at your doctor’s office includes your employment and recreation plans. A new screening tool may save you a trip to the emergency room later on. Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST
Anti-fungal Drug Offers Great Benefits To Some With Severe Asthma, Study Suggests
Some patients with severe asthma who also have allergic sensitivity to certain fungi enjoy great improvements in their quality of life and on other measures after taking an anti-fungal drug, according to new research. Tue, 30 Dec 2008 08:00:00 EST
Childhood Obesity Linked To Asthma
A new study that found that healthy children with higher levels of body fat and lower levels of physical activity had greater amounts of airway narrowing after exercise. These findings may point to the increase over the past several decades in asthma prevalence as well as obesity prevalence, the researcher said. Mon, 15 Dec 2008 05:00:00 EST
Asthma: Commonly Used Medication Shows No Clear Benefits In Children
There are no clear benefits to using long-acting beta2-agonists for treatment of asthma in children, a new study concludes. In an overview of recent Cochrane reviews, Child Health Field researchers report that there is currently insufficient evidence to suggest the drugs, which are recommended to relieve the symptoms of asthma, offer any additional benefit to conventional preventative medications. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 00:00:00 EST
