Topic: Tylenol

Tylenol tied to childhood wheezing and allergies

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 for ...
Teenagers who take acetaminophen-the active ingredient in Tylenol and many other over-the-counter remedies-may be at increased risk of asthma and some allergic conditions, according to a new study of more than 320,000 children in 50 countries. That will require long-term studies that ...

Health Highlights: May 6, 2010

Unmarried women accounted for a record 41 percent of births in the United States in 2008, compared with 28 percent in 1990, says a new study about the demographics of American motherhood.. The Pew Research Center study also found that new mothers ...
More than 22 million Americans suffer from asthma attacks. Irritants - Know the common substances that cause irritation to your eyes and nose. Know that certain types of food like eggs, peanuts, soy products, food additives, even a strong scented food can ...