May 21, 2013: Sleepless Nights May Hurt School Performance of Kids With Asthma
Problems included carelessness, difficulty staying awake, study finds

May 16, 2013: Most Americans Say 'No' to Smoking in Their Homes, Cars
4 out of 5 adults have household bans, but millions of people still breathe secondhand smoke, CDC says

May 15, 2013: Health Tip: Exercise With Allergies and Asthma
Speak with an allergist first

May 07, 2013: For Pregnant Smokers, Vitamin C Might Help Babies' Lungs
Small study suggests infants of women who take supplements have lower risk of wheezing

May 07, 2013: Some Blackboard Chalks Might Spur Allergies in Kids: Study
Protein used in common classroom item may cause reaction in kids with milk allergies

May 03, 2013: Trees Plus Man-Made Pollution Creates Smog, Study Suggests
Interaction between pollution and molecules produced by nature may lead to lung cancer, researchers say

May 03, 2013: Health Tip: Help Prevent Exercise-Induced Asthma
Breathe through your nose to warm the air

April 29, 2013: Allergies: As American as Apple Pie?
U.S.-born children more likely to have asthma, hay fever and eczema than foreign-born kids, study finds

April 27, 2013: Protect Your Kids From Pollen Allergies: Expert
Tips for keeping allergens away from their skin, out of air in your home

April 22, 2013: Insurance Loss Hampers Young People With Asthma
Harvard researchers report on impact of health insurance in youths' disease management

April 12, 2013: Breathing Problem Sometimes Misdiagnosed in Athletes
Study finds vocal cord disorder can be confused with asthma

April 02, 2013: Got Asthma? Odds Are You Have an Allergy Too
Study found many U.S. adults suffer from both

March 29, 2013: EPA Proposes Cleaner Fuel, Car Standards
Regulations will prevent thousands of early deaths, hospitalizations, agency says

March 27, 2013: Genes and Early Wheezing Tied to Childhood Asthma Risk
Common cold symptom increased odds for asthma in study

March 26, 2013: Oral Allergy Treatment May Ease Asthma, Hay Fever, Study Finds
This under-the-tongue alternative to shots is used in Europe, but not approved in U.S.

March 16, 2013: Nip Springtime Allergies in the Bud
It's easier to prevent allergic symptoms than stop them, expert says

March 04, 2013: Combo Inhaler May Give Better Relief for Some With Asthma
Inhalers containing both rescue and preventive drugs helped patients with moderate to severe condition in studies

March 01, 2013: Plastics Chemical BPA Tied to Higher Asthma Risk in Kids
While study did not show cause and effect, expert said it's best to avoid exposure

February 25, 2013: C-Section May Raise Child's Risk of Allergies, Asthma: Study
Natural delivery appears to expose babies to beneficial bacteria, researchers say

February 22, 2013: A Few Extra Pounds May Harm Lung Function in Black, Hispanic Kids
Differences in body fat distribution could boost asthma rates in some minorities, study says

February 18, 2013: Lower Lung Function in Infancy Linked to Wheeze in Adulthood
Smoking also played key role in respiratory trouble for young adults, study found

February 12, 2013: When Trees Die Off, Human Health May Also Suffer
Study can't prove cause-and-effect, but supports link between people and the environment

February 11, 2013: C-Section, Formula May Disrupt 'Good' Gut Bacteria in Babies
But, small study did not determine effect on children's future health

February 04, 2013: Living Near Equator May Boost Your Risk for Allergy, Asthma
This could be due to UV ray exposure, study author says

January 30, 2013: Certain Jobs May Still Pose Risk for Asthma
Study cites chemical exposures that may affect breathing of plumbers, hair stylists and more

January 25, 2013: Chronic Heartburn Could Spur Asthma in Some Patients
Study reinforces the link, and a new test might be better at spotting the problem, experts say

January 25, 2013: Lead Levels Down in U.S. Kids, But Asthma Cases Rising: EPA
Report looks at the environment's effect on children's health

January 25, 2013: Health Tip: Does Asthma Affect Your Sleep?
Take medications as your doctor prescribes

January 24, 2013: Extreme Cold Snap Brings Unexpected Health Risks
Heart attacks, strokes and asthma flare-ups increase, expert warns

January 22, 2013: One in Six Cases of Adult Asthma May Be Linked to Workplace
People with jobs that exposed them to cleaning agents at greater risk, study says

January 17, 2013: Obese Kids May Face Immediate Health Woes, Study Finds
Higher rates of ADHD, asthma and learning problems seen in overweight children, study shows

January 15, 2013: No Link Between Low Birth Weight, Asthma: Study
Results expand understanding of the disease, expert says

January 14, 2013: Fast Food Tied to Asthma, Eczema and Hay Fever in Kids
Study isn't conclusive, but it's another reason to make healthier choices, expert says

January 10, 2013: Mother-to-Be's Pollen Exposure May Boost Asthma Risk in Baby
Swedish study tied infant hospitalizations to high pollen counts late in pregnancy

January 08, 2013: Health Tip: Don't Neglect Warning Signs of Lung Disease
Chronic cough is a prime symptom

December 27, 2012: U.S. Children's Hospitals Treating More Complex, Expensive Conditions
Researchers find biggest increase in patients with special needs, such as cerebral palsy

December 20, 2012: Health Tip: Control Allergies During the Holidays
Consider using an artificial tree

December 20, 2012: Asthma Linked to Increased Risk of Dangerous Lung Blockage
Odds of blood clot in lung artery increase along with severity of the respiratory disease, study finds

December 19, 2012: Abused Black Girls More Likely to Develop Asthma: Study
Stress still affects immune system years later, researchers say

December 14, 2012: EPA Lowers Permissible Soot Levels in Air
Change will save lives, as much as $9 billion annually, agency says

December 06, 2012: Kids May Be at Slightly Higher Asthma Risk If Parents Had Infertility Treatments
Study found elevated odds in children born after in vitro fertilization, but the research didn't prove cause-and-effect

November 16, 2012: Does Eating Fish During Infancy Cut Asthma Risk?
Researchers say timing is key, but one expert advises against seafood for babies

November 09, 2012: Women's Respiratory Symptoms May Vary With Menstrual Cycle
For example, study found wheezing highest on days 10 to 22

October 31, 2012: Help Kids Breathe Easier on Halloween
Doctor tells how to avoid allergy, asthma triggers

October 31, 2012: Health Risks Will Rise in Sandy's Wake, Experts Warn
Injuries, lack of clean water, toxic mold can all pose threats

October 29, 2012: Smoking Bans Reduce Hospitalizations: Study
Significant cuts seen in heart attacks, strokes, asthma

October 18, 2012: House Dust Ingredient Linked to Allergic Asthma: Study
Cleaning can reduce exposure to flagellin, a bacterial protein

October 18, 2012: Can Allergies Thwart Fatal Colon Cancer?
Immune responses that trigger hay fever, asthma might also ward off malignancies, study says

October 15, 2012: Secondhand Smoke Ups Babies' Risk of Asthma, Study Says
Premature infants especially susceptible to ills of cigarette smoke

September 27, 2012: Flu Season's Approaching So Roll Up Your Sleeve
U.S. health officials say this year's vaccine protects against two new strains