March 24, 2014
A new study finds that acute atopic symptoms during pregnancy are associated with increased risk of early atopy and allergic rhinitis in children at age 5 years.
March 17, 2014
Being overweight increases a woman’s risk of ovarian cancer, according to a new comprehensive report. The finding offers a way to reduce the risk.
March 12, 2014
Inhaled corticosteroids may contribute to the high prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea among patients with asthma, a study showed.
March 11, 2014
March 10, 2014
The findings provide another good reason for those with OSA to wear a CPAP mask that helps ensure uninterrupted breathing throughout the night.
March 10, 2014
A simple way to prevent asthma or treat wheezing may be to eat flaxseed or take some kind of probiotic.
March 10, 2014
Diabetes appears to increase the risk of stroke in women, but not in men, a new study shows.
March 04, 2014
There may be a difficult tradeoff between treating patients with hypertension and preventing serious fall injuries.
March 04, 2014
Certain modifiable risk factors-ncluding heart rate, smoking status, and antihypertensive medications-affect blood pressure in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. And variability in blood pressure has an important role in progression of organ damage.
March 04, 2014
Strategies to help younger men better handle “hassles” as they age, such as health problems, stress, and cognitive impairment, are recommended.