Asthma - Page 2

February 1, 2024

Marijuana use linked to increased asthma risk in youth, says study: ‘Worrisome' health implications

A new study published in the journal Preventive Medicine found that in states where marijuana is legal, the share of teens with asthma is slightly higher than in states where it remains illegal.

October 1, 2023

Steelers great Jerome Bettis sees room for growth, believes Pittsburgh has ‘really good chance’ at playoff run

Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis spoke with Fox News Digital about the Steelers' offensive struggles through Week 3. He said despite this, he believes Pittsburgh can still make a playoff run.

September 19, 2023

Dust at day care centers contained bacteria that could cause lung issues in kids, study found

Bacteria-containing dust found at day care centers could put children at a higher risk of asthma, suggests a new study from the European Respiratory Society.

August 31, 2023

Son of Super Bowl champion Brady Poppinga dies after suffering severe asthma attack: reports

Former Green Bay Packers linebacker Brady Poppinga's son Julius died this week after suffering a severe asthma attack last week, according to reports. He was 17.

May 25, 2023

Drug shortages in cancer, asthma, transplant, bacterial infection treatments

Dr. Frita Fisher, certified in pediatrics, nephrology and internal medicine, tells Arthel Neville on ‘Fox News Live’ that lowered drug prices and supply chain issues contribute to the shortage.

April 7, 2023

Asthma and eczema could increase risk of osteoarthritis, study finds

People who have asthma or eczema could be at a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis and existing allergy medications could help slow the progression, a study found.

February 20, 2023

Arkansas mom says school mask mandates led to ‘cruelty and discrimination’ against her daughter

Ginny Lauren Dowden, a mom from Fayetteville, Arkansas, fought for her daughter to be exempt from school mask mandates amid COVID — a battle that took an emotional toll.

November 18, 2022

CA school district to pay $15M in a negligence lawsuit after a 13-year-old girl dies from asthma

A California school district plans to pay a mother $15 million in a negligence lawsuit, after her daughter was told to walk up and down a hill at school and died from an asthma attack.

October 27, 2022

Allergic to cats? What allergy sufferers should know before bringing home a feline friend

Allergy and Asthma Network allergist and immunologist Dr. Purvi Parikh shared expert insight on managing severe cat allergies for pet owners who can't live without their fur babies.

September 27, 2022

Researchers study whether child vaccines and asthma are linked

Government funded research has found a possible link between aluminum in some vaccines to persistent asthma. However, experts say the study has several shortcomings.