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Eczema tied to higher impotence risk

Men who have the allergic skin condition eczema may have a higher risk of erectile dysfunction than other men, a new study...

Traffic-related asthma costs two cities big money

Traffic pollution may cost two California cities millions each year in managing children's asthma, a new study suggests....

Breastfeeding tied to stronger lungs, less asthma

Kids who were breastfed as babies may have better lung function, and a lower risk of asthma, than those who were formula-fed,...

Crackers recalled on egg allergens concerns

President Global Corp is recalling Bin-Bin Snow Rice Crackers 5.3-ounce packages and Bin-Bin Rice Crackers 15.8-ounce packages...

Kids seek tans, use less sunscreen as they age

As kids go from elementary to junior high school ages, the desire to tan gets stronger while the habit of using sun protection...

Positive psychology has limited health benefits

A psychology technique that encourages patients to think positively and gain confidence helped some with high blood pressure...

Packaging may pump-up kids' sunscreen use

Kids using a pump dispenser applied the most sunscreen in a new Australian study, but they still used less than half the...

Rip Roarin' Crab Soup recalled over allergy worries

Blount Fine Foods is recalling some of its Rip Roarin' Crab Soup sold in 16-ounce cups because it contains undeclared milk,...

Pool chlorine tied to lung damage in elite swimmers

Competitive swimmers who train at indoor chlorinated swimming pools may have lung changes similar to those seen in people...

Winn-Dixie recalls green beans; may contain peanuts

Winn Dixie Stores Inc has recalled some cans of its Winn-Dixie brand Italian green beans that may inadvertently contain peanuts,...

Getting a cat ups allergy risk in adults

While having a cat as a kid may protect against future allergies, getting one in adulthood nearly doubles the chances of...

Sirocco Enterprises recalls cocktail mix on allergy fears

Sirocco Enterprises, Inc is recalling bottles of Bloody Mary cocktail mix because it contains soy and wheat not listed on...

Decision sharing tied to lower cost for kids' care

Parents who report having an increased involvement in making decisions about their children's medical treatment are more...

Lower asthma risk in chubby tots who slim down

Overweight preschoolers who keep the extra pounds have a heightened asthma risk at age seven, but the baby fat doesn't seem...

Rice cakes recalled over undeclared egg

Rhee Bros Inc is recalling eight-ounce packages of Assi brand Korean rice cakes because they contain undeclared egg, the...

Even low pollen levels can trigger kids' asthma

Kids with asthma and pollen allergies were more likely to wheeze, cough and have shortness of breath and other asthma symptoms...

Study sees no folic acid, asthma link

Taking folic acid during pregnancy may not boost the risk of your child developing asthma or allergies later in life, according...

Health cost of 6 U.S. climate disasters: $14 billion

Deaths and health problems from floods, drought and other disasters related to climate change cost an estimated $14 billion...

Prawns, chips recalled on allergy, bacteria fears

Three companies are recalling prawns, soy burgers and kale chips because of allergy concerns, and Rite Aid Corp is pulling...

Iowa firm recalls ice cream with undeclared wheat

Wells Enterprises Inc, is voluntarily recalling a limited number of packages of its Blue Bunny Personals ice cream because...

Asthma drugs may increase attacks in kids: report

One class of drugs used to prevent wheezing and shortness of breath in people with asthma may increase kids' risk of being...

Osamu recalls frozen tuna over histamine

Osamu Corp is recalling up to 1,800 cases of frozen ground tuna because of histamine that has sickened three people who ate...

Brewers yeast tablets recalled for milk allergens

A dietary supplement sold throughout the United States may pose a risk to consumers with milk allergies, federal officials...

Kids of obese mothers have higher risk of asthma

Pregnant women who are obese are more likely to have children with asthma than are mothers of normal weight, a large study...

Workplace pollutants tied to kids' asthma risk

A mother's exposure to airborne pollutants may increase the likelihood that her unborn child will later develop asthma, a...

EPA easing air quality rule for power plants: report

The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to ease a new air pollution rule that would require power plants in 27 states...

Hospital asthma grades not linked to healthier kids

Hospitals that meet performance standards for treating kids with asthma aren't any better at keeping those kids from showing...

Christie White House bid talk spurs obesity debate

he once exaggerated that he was 550 pounds. But he has not disclosed his actual weight. That hasn't stopped an onslaught...

Allergies linked to baby's birthplace, gut bugs

Where and how a baby is born might affect its chances of getting allergies and asthma growing up, suggests a new study. Researchers...

Few poor kids get asthma meds after ER visit

When low-income children end up in the ER with an asthma attack, few are prescribed the medication needed to prevent further...

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