December 17, 2015 Nasal spray flu vaccine safe for kids with egg allergies The intranasal flu vaccine, which contains live but weakened flu virus and a small amount of egg protein, does not cause adverse reactions in young people, even those with egg allergies or mild to moderate asthma, according to a new study in the U.K. The live attenuated intranasal vaccine works well to prevent flu and eliminates the need for an injection, so in 2012 it was made the standard recommended vaccine for kids aged two to 16 years.
November 29, 2015 Conn. high school students push bill to limit smoking in cars with kids Most high school students learn about civics at some point. But some Connecticut seniors have decided to take their studies a step further – they’re looking to change state law.
November 27, 2015 For women with diabetes, air pollution has higher heart risks Particle pollution like soot is a known health hazard and linked to the risk of heart disease and stroke, but women with diabetes are even more vulnerable than most people, according to a new U.S. study.
November 23, 2015 Air pollution linked to asthma in children and teens Exposure to air pollution early in life may contribute to the development of asthma in childhood and adolescence, a European study suggests.
November 3, 2015 Kids who have puppies or ponies may have lower asthma risk Babies exposed to dogs and farm animals may be less likely to develop asthma by the age six, a Swedish study suggests.
October 28, 2015 Study links asthma to low levels of gut bacteria in newborns Scientists have linked the dearth of four types of gut bacteria to asthma, the respiratory disease that has risen explosively in the past 50 years and now afflicts up to a fifth of children in Western countries.
October 28, 2015 Children in Southern California breathing easier, study says Smog-covered mountains, gritty sidewalks, smelly fumes from traffic-choked freeways. The Los Angeles area was a tough place to breathe several decades ago.
October 28, 2015 Vision impairment linked to worse quality of life While vision impairment can lead to lower quality of life on its own, the negative impact on daily activities may be even more pronounced for people who also suffer from other chronic health problems, a Korean study suggests.
October 28, 2015 Can ginger help treat asthma symptoms? A recent study looking at the chemical components present in ginger, and their possible effect in working together with traditional asthma medicine, found the age-old remedy may help reduce tightening of muscles around breathing passages
October 28, 2015 FDA says asthma drug Xolair raises risk of heart, brain problems The asthma drug Xolair is associated with a higher risk of heart attack, mini-stroke, chest pain and blood clots in the lungs and veins, among other problems, though the extent of increased risk is unclear, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
