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Top 25 Towns for Clean Air, Dirty Air
People in the U.S. are breathing cleaner air than a year ago, but there's still plenty of room for improvement.
Published: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 20:46:56 GMT

Spring Allergies: Worst U.S. Cities
Hartford, Conn. tops this year's list of worst U.S. cities for springtime allergies.
Published: Wed, 19 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Snoring May Run in Families
Children born to snoring parents may be more prone to snore, say researchers.
Published: Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Kids' Food Allergies Affect Parents
Most parents in a survey reported that their child's food allergy significantly affected meal preparation, grocery shopping, and social activities.
Published: Fri, 24 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

New Clue to Development of Asthma
A newly identified type of cell may be a leading suspect in how asthma develops, new research shows. Subtitle: 'Natural Killer' Cells May Be Involved, Study Shows
Published: Wed, 15 Mar 2006 21:14:34 GMT

Top 10 Causes of Skin Allergy
Jewelry metals and fragrances top the list of substances most likely to cause serious skin rashes, Mayo Clinic dermatologists report.
Published: Wed, 08 Mar 2006 22:24:58 GMT

Ladybug Allergies on the Rise
Asian ladybug allergies are on the rise, as masses of the farmer-friendly beetles find their way 'home' to get in out of the cold, researchers say.
Published: Tue, 07 Mar 2006 23:54:35 GMT

How Common Are Severe Food Allergies?
Life-threatening allergic reactions to peanuts, seafood, and other foods are much more common than previously recognized, accounting for more than 1 million visits to emergency rooms each year, a new study shows.
Published: Tue, 07 Mar 2006 21:00:49 GMT

Kissing and Peanut Allergy Dangerous
Researchers found that people with peanut allergies may be putting themselves at risk of potentially life-threatening allergic reactions if they kiss someone who has recently eaten peanuts.
Published: Tue, 07 Mar 2006 00:31:21 GMT

Teens With Food Allergies Take Risks
Teens with food allergies admit to taking potentially deadly risks with their health, particularly when out with friends, a new survey shows.
Published: Mon, 06 Mar 2006 23:16:26 GMT

FDA OKs Generic Version of Flonase
The FDA has approved the first generic version of the brand-name drug Flonase, a nasal spray that treats allergic and nonallergic nasal symptoms.
Published: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:21:57 GMT

Sudafed, Singulair Equally Effective
A widely prescribed asthma and allergy drug proved to be no more effective for treating hay fever symptoms than a much cheaper over-the-counter decongestant in a newly reported study.
Published: Tue, 21 Feb 2006 16:18:54 GMT

Dust Mites Elude High-End Vacuums
Both HEPA and non-HEPA vacuum cleaners can actually increase an individual's exposure to particles containing cat allergens, researchers say.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2006 19:18:20 GMT

FDA Approves Clarinex-D 12 Hour
A newer version of the prescription allergy medicine Clarinex has been approved by the FDA to treat nasal and non-nasal symptoms of seasonal allergies including nasal congestion in adults and children over age 12.
Published: Fri, 03 Feb 2006 23:19:51 GMT

Cough Medicines a Bust?
Over-the-counter cough medicines may be a waste of time and money, says a panel of America's top lung specialists.
Published: Mon, 09 Jan 2006 18:00:25 GMT