TORONTO – Researchers have found a possible link between the use of acetaminophen by children and a greatly increased risk of asthma, allergies and eczema. There is no indication at this time that the link is actually causative, but the high rates of increased risk shown in the study are ...

DENVER – Yet another manufacturer is recalling a food product – this time for an undeclared allergen. Bimbo Bakeries USA announced it is recalling Oroweat 100% Whole Wheat Bread due to tree nuts in the bread that are not declared on the label. If you have life-threatening tree nut allergies, ...

East Sussex, UK – Two companies targeting health care, WellDoc Communications and AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals, are working together to develop a new asthma management solution that brings a variety of technology pieces together into a comprehensive set of tools that target ongoing management of this chronic condition, according to a joint ...

GALVESTON, TEXAS – As Ike's floodwaters retreat, many of Galveston's residents can't wait to get home. However, they could have an unwelcome visitor inhabiting their houses when they get there. Water-logged buildings will likely be full of mold. Hurricane Katrina showed us that a lot of the damage done to your home ...

CHARLOTTETOWN – If your child has life-threatening allergies, you could have trouble finding a daycare space. As many as one in five daycares will refuse or be reluctant to take an anaphylactic child, according to a CBC survey. While a parent of such a child could file a human rights challenge, ...