Prescription Drug Use Rising in U.S., CDC Reports
Statins, asthma meds, antidepressants and stimulants top the list
full story » Lung Damage From Secondhand Smoke Observed in Rats
Findings may aid efforts to develop new ways to treat respiratory diseases in people, researchers say
full story » Potential Cause of Asthma-Like Symptoms Spotted in Mice
Findings may lead to new treatments for people with severe forms of the airway disorder, researchers say
full story » 2002 Oil Spill May Shed Light on Health Problems for Deepwater Workers
But expert notes several key differences in two spills
full story » Study Finds Even a Little Cigarette Smoke Harms Airway
Just a few puffs trigger genetic changes in cells that could spur disease, experts say
full story » 1 in 5 U.S. Teens Has Developed Hearing Loss
Overuse of MP3 players is the likely cause, a leading expert suggests
full story » Early Care Urged for Patients With Trouble Swallowing
'Dysphagia' significantly impacts hospital resources and patient outcomes, researchers say
full story » Inhaling Ultra-Fine Particles May Raise Firefighters' Heart Risks
More consistent use of protective gear recommended by researchers
full story » Tylenol Use Linked to Asthma, Other Allergies in Teens
Study looked at 13- and 14-year-olds from 50 countries
full story » Lithium of No Benefit in ALS, Study Finds
Two doses tested did not help patients with Lou Gehrig's disease, researchers say
full story » Wider Waist May Raise Death Risk Later in Life
Study suggests it increases chances of heart trouble, cancer, respiratory disease, independent of weight
full story » Specific Type of Blood Clot Filter Linked to Complications
Bard Recovery and Bard G2 filters may fracture with time; doctor, patient awareness urged, report states
full story » Menstrual Cycle May Affect Reaction to Breathing Tube
In women, response to ventilation tube insertion may vary depending on surgery timing, study finds
full story » Lack of Food Puts Kids at Risk for Asthma, Other Chronic Ills
Repeated episodes of hunger linked to long-term poor health, study found
full story » Western Diet Populates Kids' Stomachs With Bad Bacteria
Study found African children who ate more natural diet, were breast-fed longer had more good bacteria
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