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Sleep apnea as common as asthma in German kids

A new German study suggests that about 3 percent of school-age children may have the nighttime breathing disorder sleep apnea...

Peanut allergy linked to worse asthma in kids

Among children and teenagers with asthma, those who also have peanut allergies may have more or more-severe asthma attacks,...

Adding gluten early may cause constipation in babies

Giving gluten-containing foods to infants too soon may trigger long-lasting tummy troubles but more study is needed before...

Sunscreen with high SPF needed at high altitudes

Golfers playing in Vail, Colorado, at 2500 meters (roughly 8200 feet) above sea level, got significantly more burn protection...

Studies confirm treatment may help peanut allergy

A daily dose of peanut powder could help some children who are allergic to peanuts, according to a pair of U.S. studies that...

REFILE: Climate change may extend allergy season: study

Sneezing, congestion, and runny noses from hay fever may be lasting longer because climate change may be extending pollen...

Climate change may extend allergy season: study

Sneezing, congestion, and runny noses from hay fever may be lasting longer because climate change may be extending pollen...

Severe allergic reaction to meat may not be rare

Eating meat may be a much more common trigger for anaphylaxis - a severe and potentially deadly allergic reaction - than...

Mom's diet may alter infant's allergies

Eating lots of vegetables and fruits during pregnancy may lower the chance of having a baby with certain allergies, hint...

U.S. requires new warnings for asthma drugs

U.S. health officials on Thursday called for new warnings on certain asthma drugs to help reduce overall use of these medications,...

Many patients may not fill new prescriptions: study

Many people whose doctors start them on medications for conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure may never fill those...

Many U.S. kids have chronic health problems: study

More than a quarter of American children have a chronic health condition such as obesity or asthma, but many children overcome...

Pill shows lasting benefits against hay fever

A medication that allows hay fever sufferers to get allergy shots in the form of a pill seems to have lasting benefits, a...

Study links estrogen hormone therapy to asthma

Estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy (HRT) may increase the risk of developing asthma after the menopause, scientists...

US study links infections in womb to asthma

U.S. researchers have linked mothers' infection during pregnancy to asthma, the most common chronic disease among American...

Infant swimming tied to lung infection, asthma

Children who start swimming before the age of 2 may be at increased risk of a common infant lung infection, and possibly...

Secondhand smoke may disrupt asthmatic kids' sleep

Children with asthma may have a harder time getting a good night's sleep if they live with a smoker. Researchers found that...

Peanut allergies less common than tests suggest

Many children who test positive for sensitivity to peanuts may not actually have full-blown allergies to the food, a new...

Folic acid in late pregnancy tied to child asthma

Young children whose mothers took folic acid supplements in late pregnancy may have an increased risk of developing asthma,...

Air pollution may lessen asthma inhaler benefits

Air pollution, which tends to inflame the airways in people with asthma, might also reduce the effectiveness of the rescue...

Do multivitamins curb kids' allergy risk?

Giving multivitamins to kids 5 to 8 years old does not seem to alter their overall likelihood of having allergies, hint findings...

U.S. doctors link gene to childhood asthma

A defective gene appears to contribute to most cases of childhood asthma, a finding that could lead to a better understanding...

Acupuncture may ease the itch of eczema

An acupuncture session may bring some itch relief to people with the allergic skin condition known as atopic eczema, a preliminary...

Starting some solid foods late boosts allergy risk

Holding off on introducing certain foods in order to prevent children from becoming allergic to them may be counterproductive....

Canada stops use of one batch of flu vaccine

Some Canadian provinces have stopped using a particular batch of the H1N1 flu vaccine after six people experienced severe...

Better ventilation may ease some asthma symptoms

Improved home ventilation that dehumidifies the air may make it easier for people with asthma to breathe at night, hint findings...

Allergy drug tackles nasal congestion: study

The "second generation" allergy drug desloratadine (brand name Clarinex) significantly reduces both the runny nose and congestion...

Breast feeding may not alter older kids' health

Exclusive breast feeding for up to 6 months, though beneficial for an infants' immunity and mothers' weight, may not alter...

Stubborn asthma may signal poor use of meds

People with difficult-to-control asthma are often not taking their anti-asthma medication as prescribed by their doctor,...

Neurotic? It could lead to asthma

People who are neurotic -- they tend to worry a lot and to have emotional ups and downs -- seem to be at increased risk of...

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