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November 9, 2016

Low vitamin D linked with higher asthma risk

People who don't get enough vitamin D may be at increased risk for asthma, a new study suggests.

November 8, 2016

Smoking hookah at home pollutes indoor air more than cigarettes

People smoking hookah in their homes generate carbon monoxide, a toxic gas, and tiny pollution particles known as PM 2.5 at levels at least double those produced by cigarettes, according to a recent study in Dubai.

November 1, 2016

Clean indoor air as important as meds in controlling kids' asthma

To avoid asthma attacks, children with the respiratory disease shouldn't breathe indoor air that's contaminated by pollutants and allergens known to aggravate their symptoms, U.S. doctors advise.

October 27, 2016

Pollution particles damage blood vessels, may lead to heart disease

Tiny pollution particles produced by vehicle engines and industry are known to worsen heart disease and raise the risk of stroke, but a new study suggests they might also be planting the seeds for cardiovascular disease early on.

October 24, 2016

Secondhand smoke linked to higher risk of stroke

The increased risk of stroke that comes with smoking may extend to nonsmokers who live in the same household and breathe in secondhand smoke, a U.S. study suggests.

October 11, 2016

Family sues mortuary after body was found in garage after 2 years

After 50-year-old Brigitte Godfrey died of an asthma attack in March of 2013, her family contacted Living Waters Funeral Home near Chicago to cremate the body, reports Courthouse News Service.

October 11, 2016

Study draws link between allergies, asthma in the infant gut

It takes real guts for a newborn baby to thrive these days.

October 4, 2016

Outpatient strategies for some acute conditions effective and cheaper

Many acute medical conditions can be treated without admitting patients to the hospital, with no increased risk and, in some cases, higher patient satisfaction, according to a new review.

September 30, 2016

Asthma inhaler shrinks to credit card size in new design

People suffering from asthma may soon have a sleek alternative to traditional — and bulky — inhalers.

September 29, 2016

Bike lanes are a sound public health investment

Every $1,300 New York City invested in building bike lanes in 2015 provided benefits equivalent to one additional year of life at full health over the lifetime of all city residents, according to a new economic assessment.