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Report on Health of U.S. Kids' is Mostly Positive: Obesity and Asthma Still a …
Medical Daily A new report on the health of U.S. children is generally positive. Infant deaths, preterm births, abuse, violent crime and teen births have all decreased. Unfortunately more kids are living in poverty while asthma and obesity rates have increased. Annual Report on US Kids' Health a Mixed Bag Preterm Birth Rates and Infant Death Rates Drop |
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Health Tip: Poor Air Quality Affects Kids With Asthma
U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay News) — When the weather heats up and ozone infiltrates the air, kids with asthma should limit their time outside, experts say. The Nemours Foundation offers these suggestions for the parents of asthmatic children when the air quality is … |
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Health Tip: Don't Let Allergies or Asthma Spoil Summer Fun
U.S. News & World Report (HealthDay News) — Before you head out to your summer gathering, plan ahead to avoid having allergies or asthma ruin your day. Take allergy medication before symptoms start, when the medication is much more effective. |
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Seniors With Asthma Do Worse If Obese
U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, June 5 (HealthDay News) — Older adults who have asthma are at increased risk for poorly controlled asthma if they are obese, a new study says. Researchers looked at 104 patients and found that those aged 65 and older who were obese were five … Pollution Exposure, Obesity Linked to Poor Asthma Control Obesity, exposure to pollutants affect asthma control Stress in Pregnant Women can Provoke Allergic Reactions Such as Asthma or … |
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Health Highlights: June 5, 2012
U.S. News & World Report A federal action plan to improve asthma care and prevention in racial and ethnic minorities in the United States was announced Thursday. Asthma affects nearly 26 million Americans, especially minority children and children in poor families. |
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Teens Whose Moms Smoked While Pregnant May Have Worse Asthma
U.S. News & World Report MONDAY, June 4 (HealthDay News) — Black and Hispanic children whose mothers smoked during pregnancy are at increased risk for uncontrolled asthma, a new study finds. University of California, San Francisco, researchers analyzed data from nearly 2500 … |
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Health Highlights: June 1, 2012
U.S. News & World Report A federal action plan to improve asthma care and prevention in racial and ethnic minorities in the United States was announced Thursday. Asthma affects nearly 26 million Americans, especially minority children and children in poor families. |
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Work-Related Asthma a Significant Problem: CDC
U.S. News & World Report THURSDAY, May 24 (HealthDay News) — About nine percent of all asthma cases in the United States are caused or made worse by work-related exposures, a new federal study says. That means work-related asthma affects about 1.4 million adults annually, … 9% of Adults with Asthma Say It's Work Related |
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Asthma Meds May Be Linked to Irregular Heartbeat
U.S. News & World Report TUESDAY, May 22 (HealthDay News) — New research suggests that young asthma patients who use drugs known as inhaled anticholinergics — such as ipratropium [Atrovent] — could be more likely than others to suffer from potentially dangerous irregular … Asthma medication linked with arrhythmias in children, young adults Asthma Meds Linked to Heart Arrhythmias in Young People |
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Breathing Smog While Pregnant May Worsen Asthma in Offspring
U.S. News & World Report SUNDAY, May 20 (HealthDay News) — Exposure to air pollution while in the womb might harm the lung-function development of children with asthma, a new study finds. Researchers conducted repeated evaluations of 162 asthmatic children between the ages of … Prenatal exposure to pollution especially dangerous for children with asthma |
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