U.S. Immigrants Bearing More of the TB Burden
But targeted interventions could cut incidence of the respiratory disease
full story » All Newborns Should Have Ears Screened, Task Force Says
Up to 3 of every 1,000 U.S. babies born with hearing loss, experts note
full story » Just Say No to Nuts During Pregnancy
Daily consumption while expecting ups odds of asthmatic offspring, study suggests
full story » Stomach Germ May Protect Against Asthma
Disappearance of H. pylori could leave kids more susceptible to the disease, study says
full story » Common Mechanisms May Contribute to Autism's Mutations
Inherited gene deletions affect developing brain's ability to make neural connections
full story » Assisted Breathing Eases Lung Symptoms for Heart Patients
But it doesn't improve death rates, study finds
full story » Thickness, Location Predict Skin Cancer's Spread
Thicker tumors boost risk almost fivefold, German study finds
full story » Scientists ID New Genes Tied to Crohn's Disease
Number tripled, and they find a link to other conditions such as asthma, diabetes
full story » Activity-Linked Heat Illness Needs Prompt Attention
Trainers' group warns summer's temperatures can also bring severe injury
full story » Young Pop Star's Emphysema Startles Experts
But Amy Winehouse's reported diagnosis is a reminder of the damage drugs or cigarettes can do to lungs, they say
full story » Drug Effective Against Heart-Lung Disorder
Bosentan slowed decline linked to pulmonary arterial hypertension, study found
full story » Autoimmune Disease Treatment May Not Dampen Immune System
Targeting a key protein might reap rewards for people with asthma, MS, scientists say
full story » Traffic Pollution Puts Kids at Higher Allergy Risk
Those living closer to busy streets were 50% more likely to develop symptoms
full story » Brain's Olfactory Bulb Grows With Sense of Smell
Finding could lead to better treatment when problems occur
full story » Diabetes Might Help Spur Hearing Loss
Study finds higher rate of impairment among diabetics
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