Long-Term Exposure to Incense Raises Cancer Risk
Rates of respiratory tract cancers increase, lung cancer incidence does not, study finds
full story » One-Third of Schools Built in Air Pollution Danger Zones
Unhealthy proximity to major roads is public health concern future planners should address
full story » Climate Change Linked to Longer Pollen Seasons
Increasing temperatures, carbon dioxide levels add to discomfort of ragweed allergies
full story » Lung Association Urges Back-to-School Asthma Checklist
Since almost 11% of school-age kids have the disease, parents should take precautions
full story » Early Childhood Factors Raise Risk for Snoring
Ear infections, dogs in the home, and large families all contribute, study finds
full story » Smokers More Likely to Bleed After Throat Surgery
Understanding link may help doctors better counsel patients before operations
full story » Asthma's Course Differs by Gender
By puberty, condition may be passing phase in boys, but more permanent in girls, study says
full story » Drug Combo Cuts COPD Lung Function Loss
Trial called first to prove effective therapy across sex, age, ethnicity, body mass
full story » Air Pollution Can Damage Heart, Blood Vessels, Too
Beijing Olympics focuses attention on health problems outside the lungs, researchers say
full story » New Therapy Freezes Out Esophageal Cancers
Cryoablation attractive option for older patients with other medical issues, team says
full story » Flu Vaccine Doesn't Protect Seniors From Pneumonia
Older, frail folks are more susceptible to flu and its complications, researchers say.
full story » Creatine Has Negligible Effect on COPD Exercise Rehab
Popular nutritional supplement no substitute for old-fashioned hard work, study says
full story » Drug Resistance Is Slowing Global Fight Against TB
Current strategies can't beat this growing challenge, researchers say
full story » Public Smoking Bans Work Across the Board
Study finds hospital admissions for acute coronary syndrome down for smokers, nonsmokers
full story » Hearing Loss May Be More Widespread Than Thought
White, Mexican-American men at highest risk, survey shows
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