HEALTH October 8 Hurricane flooding: 3 health warnings about mold growing in your home The aftermath from Hurricane Helene brought on intense flooding and major water damage. As Hurricane Milton approaches, experts discuss the health risks associated with mold exposure.
HEALTH September 22 20 worst places to live if you have asthma, per major health organization The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has released its Asthma Capitals report, which ranks the 100 most populated U.S. states based on how challenging they are for people with the disease.
HEALTH September 12 Arizona man blows Lego out of nose after three decades: 'I can breathe now' Ben Havoc, 32, blew his nose and out popped a small Lego piece that had been lodged in his nasal cavity for 26 years. He shared the experience in an Instagram video.
HEALTH September 10 ‘Smart mask’ could detect asthma, COPD and other medical conditions, researchers say Researchers at Caltech have developed a "smart mask" to screen for conditions like respiratory infections, COPD, asthma and post-COVID infections. Doctors share their opinions.
Olympics August 2 Slovakian Olympic swimmer collapses after women's 200m individual medley heat Slovakian Olympic swimmer Tamara Potocka collapsed after swimming in the prelim of the women's 200-meter individual medley on Friday morning. She reportedly suffered an asthma attack.
HEALTH February 21, 2024 FDA approves allergy drug to lessen severity of reactions to peanuts, dairy, other foods The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has given the injectable Xolair (omalizumab) the green light for use in decreasing the risk of life-threatening reactions to certain foods. Doctors weighed in.
HEALTH February 1, 2024 Marijuana use linked to increased asthma risk in youth, says study: ‘Worrisome' health implications A new study published in the journal Preventive Medicine found that in states where marijuana is legal, the share of teens with asthma is slightly higher than in states where it remains illegal.
Pittsburgh Steelers October 1, 2023 Steelers great Jerome Bettis sees room for growth, believes Pittsburgh has ‘really good chance’ at playoff run Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis spoke with Fox News Digital about the Steelers' offensive struggles through Week 3. He said despite this, he believes Pittsburgh can still make a playoff run.
HEALTH September 19, 2023 Dust at day care centers contained bacteria that could cause lung issues in kids, study found Bacteria-containing dust found at day care centers could put children at a higher risk of asthma, suggests a new study from the European Respiratory Society.
Green Bay Packers August 31, 2023 Son of Super Bowl champion Brady Poppinga dies after suffering severe asthma attack: reports Former Green Bay Packers linebacker Brady Poppinga's son Julius died this week after suffering a severe asthma attack last week, according to reports. He was 17.
VIDEO May 25, 2023 Drug shortages in cancer, asthma, transplant, bacterial infection treatments Dr. Frita Fisher, certified in pediatrics, nephrology and internal medicine, tells Arthel Neville on ‘Fox News Live’ that lowered drug prices and supply chain issues contribute to the shortage.
HEALTH April 7, 2023 Asthma and eczema could increase risk of osteoarthritis, study finds People who have asthma or eczema could be at a higher risk of developing osteoarthritis and existing allergy medications could help slow the progression, a study found.
HEALTH February 20, 2023 Arkansas mom says school mask mandates led to ‘cruelty and discrimination’ against her daughter Ginny Lauren Dowden, a mom from Fayetteville, Arkansas, fought for her daughter to be exempt from school mask mandates amid COVID — a battle that took an emotional toll.
California November 18, 2022 CA school district to pay $15M in a negligence lawsuit after a 13-year-old girl dies from asthma A California school district plans to pay a mother $15 million in a negligence lawsuit, after her daughter was told to walk up and down a hill at school and died from an asthma attack.
Pets October 27, 2022 Allergic to cats? What allergy sufferers should know before bringing home a feline friend Allergy and Asthma Network allergist and immunologist Dr. Purvi Parikh shared expert insight on managing severe cat allergies for pet owners who can't live without their fur babies.
US September 27, 2022 Researchers study whether child vaccines and asthma are linked Government funded research has found a possible link between aluminum in some vaccines to persistent asthma. However, experts say the study has several shortcomings.
Coronavirus March 1, 2022 Aging faster in adulthood linked to health conditions in adolescence People who were obese, smoked daily or had a psychological disorder diagnosis during their adolescence years could age faster than their peers, according to researchers.
HEALTH September 23, 2021 Asthma organization warns of new social media trend using hydrogen peroxide to treat COVID-19 The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) has issued a warning about a concerning new social media trend in which people are breathing in hydrogen peroxide through nebulizers to treat or prevent COVID-19.
RESPIRATORY HEALTH August 11, 2020 Thunderstorms associated with asthma, COPD flareups lead to more than 3,500 ER visits annually: study Thunderstorms are linked with an average of 3,700 emergency department (ED) visits annually in the U.S. among seniors with respiratory illnesses, including asthma and COPD, according to a new study.
Asthma March 20, 2020 How does coronavirus affect asthma sufferers? If you suffer from asthma, you may be wondering: How could the novel coronavirus, known as COVID-19, affect you differently?
Asthma February 19, 2020 What is asthma? What to know about the respiratory condition What to know about asthma, a respiratory condition that affects some 25 million Americans.
Transplants July 16, 2019 Family wants more time for dad declared brain dead before organs are donated They reportedly were given a Wednesday night deadly.
VIDEO May 13, 2019 Devastated family says reaction to pollen triggered teen's fatal asthma attack The family of a teen who suffered a fatal asthma attack after hanging out in a park with friends, says that pollen is to blame for their son's death.
Allergy May 13, 2019 Devastated family says reaction to pollen triggered teen's fatal asthma attack A teen who was celebrating the end of his exams with friends in a park later suffered a fatal asthma attack that his family says was triggered by a severe reaction to pollen.
COPD April 12, 2019 Woman diagnosed with asthma later discovers she has cureless chronic condition: 'Take care of your lungs' A woman who was initially told she had asthma would receive a diagnosis years later of a more serious condition that affects some 16 million people in the United States alone.
VIDEO December 21, 2017 Could ‘Christmas tree syndrome’ ruin your holidays? What is ‘Christmas tree syndrome’?
Asthma October 17, 2017 Dad's fatal asthma attack possibly linked to California fires, girlfriend claims The family of a 27-year-old California man who died on Sunday after spending four days on life support said he suffered an asthma attack potentially linked to the North Bay wildfires.
College July 4, 2017 EPA-funded lab faked research results on respiratory illnesses, whistleblower lawsuit claims Duke University has admitted that a research lab technician falsified or fabricated research data, some of which went into successful applications for major grants from the Environmental Protection Agency, as well as other government agencies.
Southwest June 19, 2017 Northeast braces for severe storms as Southwest to be hit with heat wave A large swath of the Northeast is bracing for damaging rains, wind gusts and hail Monday as a massive storm system is moving up the coast.
