Synthetic musks, widely used as fragrances in soaps, cosmetics and detergents, may reduce the body's ability to defend itself against toxic compounds, according to a study. In laboratory research, scientists at Stanford University's Hopkins Marine Station found that...
Diet. Exercise. Stress. We've come a long way in understanding how much the way we live affects our health. Recently,...
Allergies can cause any part of the body to become swollen or inflamed. They can also make a person feel lethargic or...
Millions of Americans have asthma and allergies, often triggered by such airborne substances-as mold, dust mites or pollen. The immune system identifies...
Researchers have found evidence that asthma in children is linked to maternal nutrition and stress. Study #1: Vitamin D In one study,...
Fueling an ongoing controversy, a recent I data review suggests that the long-acting I beta-agonist bronchodilator inhalers, a popular class of asthma...
Two new studies report mixed results on the short-term benefit of inhaled corticosteroids for the treatment of asthma in infants and young...
People who have asthma are especially sensitive to sulfites, a type of preservative typically found in bottled wines. Sulfites can also be...
A cat and its dander can trouble people who A harr. asthma long after the animal has left the room according to...
In a recent study, 60% of the people swimming in highly chlorinated pools experienced the temporary constriction of airways known as exercise-induced...
Many asthmatic stop taking medicine or skip doses, and those who do take their medication rarely discuss the side effects with a...
Aspirin and some related painkillers may trigger asthma attacks in as many as 20% of people who have the condition, reports a...