Topic: Asthma
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A pair of studies suggests that the common painkiller acetaminophen -- better known as Tylenol in the U.S. -- may be fueling a worldwide increase in asthma. According to one study out Thursday, Tylenol could be responsible ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Dust blown from faraway deserts may accumulate in the air to levels great enough to contribute to children's asthma attacks, a new study suggests. It's well established that poor air quality can worsen symptoms in people with ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Countries on the Mediterranean might enjoy low asthma rates, but their typical diet shouldn't take the credit, suggests a new study. "At the moment, we cannot give definitive advice about any protective effect of diet on asthma," ...
Merck says FDA approved its asthma drug Dulera, but it carries slight risk of causing deathMerck & Co. said Thursday it received marketing approval for its asthma treatment Dulera, but the drug will come with a serious warning that it can increase ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Asthmatic children with relatively low vitamin D levels in their blood may have a greater risk of suffering severe asthma attacks than those with higher levels of the vitamin, a new study suggests. The study, which followed ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Adults whose asthma is not fully controlled by medication might gain some benefits from adding an exercise routine to their lives, a small study suggests. While exercise can trigger asthma symptoms in some people, there is also ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Kids who grow up with a dog in the house may be at higher risk of developing asthma if they're also exposed to secondhand smoke or nitrogen dioxide, new research shows. Children exposed to the toxic gas ...
Too many burgers slathered with rich sauces and toppings not only clog arteries but may boost the risk of asthma and wheezing too, especially in kids, according to a study released Thursday. Conversely, a so-called Mediterranean diet -- heavy on fruit, veggies ...
LONDON (Reuters) - Children who eat three or more burgers a week may be at a higher risk of asthma and wheezing, but a healthy diet rich in fruit and fish seems to stave off the risk, according to a large international ...
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People who regularly feel stressed out by their jobs may have a higher risk of developing asthma than those with a more-relaxed work atmosphere, a new study suggests. High on-the-job stress has been linked to a number ...
