Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.More >>
Urban elementary school children with poorly controlled asthma are likely to experience sleep problems and suffer academically, new research indicates.More >>
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.More >>
A child whose mother lived near heavy traffic while pregnant faces a relatively higher risk for developing a respiratory infection before the age of 3, a new study suggests.More >>
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.More >>
Although spring arrived late this year in parts of the United States, the summer allergy season will still be strong, according to a sinus expert at the University of Alabama at Birmingham.More >>
Hay fever and similar allergies increase the frequency and severity of respiratory problems in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study shows.More >>
Hay fever and similar allergies increase the frequency and severity of respiratory problems in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a new study shows.More >>
Parents who want to protect their infants from developing allergies should try a simple approach: Just pop their pacifiers into their own mouths before giving them back to their babies.More >>
parents who want to protect their infants from developing allergies should try a simple approach to introducing their children to the wide world of microbes: Just pop their pacifiers into their own mouths before giving them back to their babies.More >>
The number of American children who suffer from food and skin allergies has increased dramatically in recent years, a new government report shows.More >>
The number of American children who suffer from food and skin allergies has increased dramatically in recent years, a new government report shows.More >>
Many children suffer allergies at this time of year as trees and other plants start releasing pollens into the air. So parents need to monitor their youngsters for symptoms.More >>
Many children suffer allergies at this time of year as trees and other plants start releasing pollens into the air. So parents need to monitor their youngsters for symptoms.More >>
Although many Americans are now breathing cleaner air, others are living in cities that are more polluted than they were a decade ago, a new report shows.More >>
Although many Americans are now breathing cleaner air, others are living in cities that are more polluted than they were a decade ago, a new report shows.More >>
More than 40 percent of American parents give over-the-counter cough and cold medicines to kids under age 4 even though they're too young for such products, a new survey finds.More >>
More than 40 percent of American parents give over-the-counter cough and cold medicines to kids under age 4 even though they're too young for such products, a new survey finds.More >>
As if parents didn't have enough to worry about, it seems a growing number of kids are taking the "Cinnamon Challenge" -- a stunt that has landed some in the ER.More >>
As if parents didn't have enough to worry about, it seems a growing number of kids are taking the "Cinnamon Challenge" -- a stunt that has landed some in the ER.More >>
Patients who take antihistamines to reduce stomach acid are at increased risk for infection with Clostridium difficile, a common cause of diarrhea, a new study finds.More >>
Patients who take antihistamines to reduce stomach acid are at increased risk for infection with Clostridium difficile, a common cause of diarrhea, a new study finds.More >>
Drug-resistant bacteria that cause lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis can be passed indirectly from person to person, a new study finds.More >>
Drug-resistant bacteria that cause lung infections in people with cystic fibrosis can be passed indirectly from person to person, a new study finds.More >>
The TOBI Podhaler (tobramycin inhalation powder) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat cystic fibrosis patients infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa.More >>
The TOBI Podhaler (tobramycin inhalation powder) has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to treat cystic fibrosis patients infected with Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a bacterium that can damage the lungs.More >>
It's the time of year when cold season and allergy season overlap, and parents need to know the active ingredients in the medicines they give their children for these conditions.More >>
It's the time of year when cold season and allergy season overlap, and parents need to know the active ingredients in the medicines they give their children for these conditions.More >>
Major risk factors for serious illness and death after a lung transplant include a donor who smoked and a recipient who is obese, according to a new study.More >>
Major risk factors for serious illness and death after a lung transplant include a donor who smoked and a recipient who is obese, according to a new study.More >>
Experts estimate that many tens of thousands of people in the United States die each year from medical errors, unproven treatments, bad diagnoses and preventable problems such as bedsores. More >>
Experts estimate that many tens of thousands of people in the United States die each year from medical errors, unproven treatments, bad diagnoses and preventable problems such as bedsores.More >>
As extreme cold blankets many parts of the United States, one expert warns that frigid temperatures can put people at greater risk not only for hypothermia and frostbite, but also for stroke, heart attack and asthma.More >>
As extreme cold blankets many parts of the United States, one expert warns that frigid temperatures can put people at greater risk not only for hypothermia and frostbite, but also for stroke, heart attack and asthma.More >>
Some common holiday baking ingredients -- such as cinnamon, nutmeg and marshmallows -- can be abused and lead to serious health problems and even death, an expert warns.More >>
Some common holiday baking ingredients -- such as cinnamon, nutmeg and marshmallows -- can be abused and lead to serious health problems and even death, an expert warns.More >>
Only one-quarter of smoking parents adopt a strict smoke-free car policy, and nearly half who don't enforce such a ban light up while driving with their children, a new study indicates.More >>
Only one-quarter of smoking parents adopt a strict smoke-free car policy, and nearly half who don't enforce such a ban light up while driving with their children, a new study indicates.More >>
New research adds to a growing body of evidence that suggests certain tick bites may cause even the most seasoned of carnivores to develop an allergy to red meat.More >>
New research adds to a growing body of evidence that suggests certain tick bites may cause even the most seasoned of carnivores to develop an allergy to red meat.More >>
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Thursday, May 23 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:44:59 GMT
A former South Carolina hospital worker who refused a required flu shot is entitled to receive unemployment benefits thanks to a state appeals court.More >>
A former South Carolina hospital worker who refused a required flu shot is entitled to receive unemployment benefits thanks to a state appeals court.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 6:57 PM EDT2013-05-22 22:57:06 GMT
The state's Department of Health and Environmental Control on Monday issued a public order for a North Charleston clinic where they believe three people were diagnosed with Hepatitis B.More >>
The state's Department of Health and Environmental Control on Monday issued a public order for a North Charleston clinic where they believe three people were diagnosed with Hepatitis B.More >>
Wednesday, May 22 2013 2:07 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:07:59 GMT
The Charleston RiverDogs' food and beverage division always has the fans' tastes, desires and trends in mind. That initiative now includes gluten-free beer and snacks.More >>
The Charleston RiverDogs' food and beverage division always has the fans' tastes, desires and trends in mind. That initiative now includes gluten-free beer and snacks.More >>
