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The number of obesity-related hospitilizations among children nearly doubled between 1999 and 2005.
Birth Control Could Suppress Asthma Symptoms
A small study suggests women taking oral contraceptives may experience an unexpected side effect-- fewer asthma symptoms.
A small study suggests women taking oral contraceptives may experience an unexpected side effect-- fewer asthma symptoms.
Childhood Asthma Could Be Worsened By a Lack of Vitamin D
A vitamin D deficiency may worsen asthma symptoms in children.
A vitamin D deficiency may worsen asthma symptoms in children.
Asthma Medication is Better Than Ever
Children with asthma are breathing a little easier than their peers did 10 years ago. Experts are attributing the good news largely to newer medications.
Children with asthma are breathing a little easier than their peers did 10 years ago. Experts are attributing the good news largely to newer medications.
Asthma Is a Leading Cause of School Absence
Schools are coming up with creative and healthy ways to keep asthmatic children in school.
Schools are coming up with creative and healthy ways to keep asthmatic children in school.
BPA Safety
The FDA says it will reconsider a decision that Bisphenoal A, a chemical used to harden plastics, was safe at levels found currently in products such as baby bottles.
The FDA says it will reconsider a decision that Bisphenoal A, a chemical used to harden plastics, was safe at levels found currently in products such as baby bottles.
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