Swimmers, especially endurance swimmers, are more likely than other water sport competitors to have asthma, according to a new study…
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Plain tobacco packs likely to deter smoking, studies show
Studies on the health impact of “plain” or standardized cigarette packs suggest they can deter non-smokers from taking up the…
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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…
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Flu vaccine may protect against heart disease
Getting a flu shot this season may not only greatly lower your risk of influenza this year, it may also…
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Asthma Drugs May Increase Attacks in Kids
One class of drugs used to prevent wheezing and shortness of breath in people with asthma may increase kids’ risk…
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10 tips for dealing with food allergies in a restaurant
For the 15 million people in the United States that suffer from food allergies, dining out can be a stressful…
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Are hidden food allergies making you miserable?
When it comes to chronic pain and depression, there’s no reason why you “just have to put up with it.”…
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Study explains why women have harder time quitting smoking than men
Women who resolved to quit smoking in 2015 may find greater success by timing their plan with their period, research…
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Number of respiratory illness cases expected to spike due to new CDC test
NEW YORK – For more than two months, health officials have been struggling to understand the size of a national…
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Study: Second-hand smoke from e-cigarettes contains toxic metals
Second-hand smoke from electronic cigarettes may be less harmful than their tobacco-laden cousins, but they still release toxins into the…
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