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Geographic Factors Can Cause Allergies, Asthma: People Living Close to the Equator Are at Higher Risk, Study Finds
February 4, 2013 Those living near the equator may find themselves sneezing and wheezing more than usual. And the reason may not be due to increasing pollen counts. According to a new study, living in locations ... > full story -
Measuring the Consequence of Forest Fires on Public Health
January 27, 2013 Pollution from forest fires is impacting the health of people with asthma and other chronic obstructive lung diseases, finds a new study. This study uses data from pharmacies and dispensaries to ... > full story -
GP Judgement Not Enough to Accurately Diagnose Cases of Pneumonia, Study Suggests
January 23, 2013 Pneumonia cannot be accurately diagnosed solely on a doctor’s analysis of symptoms and patient history, according to new ... > full story -
Children With Egg Allergies Can Safely Receive Flu Vaccine, Multi-Center Study Finds
January 22, 2013 Egg allergic children, including those with a history of anaphylaxis to egg, can safely receive a single dose of the seasonal influenza vaccine, according to a new ... > full story -
Cleaning Jobs Linked to Asthma Risk
January 21, 2013 A new study has found strong evidence for a link between cleaning jobs and risk of developing asthma. Researchers tracked the occurrence of asthma in a group of 9,488 people born in Britain in 1958. ... > full story -
Smoke-Free Law Linked to Large Fall in Child Asthma Hospital Admissions
January 21, 2013 The introduction of smoke-free legislation in England was immediately followed by a fall in the number of children admitted to hospital with asthma symptoms, a new study has ... > full story -
Skin Problems, Joint Disorders Top List of Reasons People Visit Doctors
January 16, 2013 A new study shows that people most often visit their health care providers because of skin issues, joint disorders and back pain. Findings may help researchers focus efforts to determine better ways ... > full story -
Fast Food Diet Linked to Asthma and Eczema Severity in Kids, Large Study Finds
January 16, 2013 Eating three or more weekly servings of fast food is linked to the severity of allergic asthma, eczema, and rhinitis among children in the developed world, indicates a large international ... > full story -
Plumber and Spray Painter High-Risk Occupations for Asthma
January 15, 2013 Despite known risks and recommendations for protective equipment, many people are still affected with asthma after exposure to chemicals at ... > full story -
Low Birth Weight Not Associated With Asthma Risk
January 15, 2013 Low birth weight is not associated with asthma risk in ... > full story
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