That extra padding around the middle for women doesn't just mean that their clothes are less attractive: it also means they are at higher risk for a host of diseases. Well, new research shows that we can add asthma to that list. The study was published in the journal Thorax. ...

Researchers are not expecting a more lethal version of the H1N1 virus to arise any time soon: a recent study shows that the swine flu virus grows faster than the seasonal flu viruses, which makes the two much less likely to combine. At this point in time, the research team ...

Returning to school can mean dealing with allergies and other sensitivities; it can also mean dealing with both allergic and non-allergic asthma. This is a big issue for parents. As many as 1 in 10 schoolchildren has asthma in the US. While schools do their best to provide the ...

It may seem early to be thinking about this, but I was looking at the calendar today - and tomorrow is August 1st. That means it's just over 1 month, and all the kids head back to the classroom. In other words, it's time to get ready for school. Some ...

Most of us have heard our mothers say: "Don't scratch! It will only make it worse." Turns out that mother does know best. Eczema is the name used for a group of skin-related conditions that include dry sensitive skin, red scaly rashes, and a severe itch. The word "eczema" actually ...