HEALTHDAY - ALLERGY RESPIRATORY
1/18/2013
48 States Now Report Flu Activity, Elderly Hit Hard
Posted 10:00 AM 1/18/2013 by By Steven Reinberg
HealthDay Reporter
FRIDAY, Jan. 18 (HealthDay News) -- Forty-eight states are now reporting widespread flu activity, up from 47 last week, and the virus is proving particularly dangerous for the elderly, U.S. health officials reported Friday.
In addition, the number of children who have died from the flu (More)
Businesses Should Plan for Flu Disruptions, Doctor Says
Immune-Boosting Foods May Add to Flu Defense
Patient Education Helps Prevent Overuse of Antibiotics for Cough, Study Finds
1/17/2013
Doctor Explains Why Flu a Greater Threat to Seniors
Posted 2:00 PM 1/17/2013 by Robert Preidt
THURSDAY, Jan. 17 (HealthDay News) -- The nasty flu season in the United States this year poses a particular risk for people aged 65 and older, an expert warns.
People's immune systems weaken as they age, explained Dr. Andrew Duxbury, an associate professor in the gerontology, geriatrics (More)
Obese Kids May Face Immediate Health Woes, Study Finds
TB Drug Shortages Put U.S. Patients in Peril, Study Finds
Flublok Approved to Prevent Seasonal Flu
1/16/2013
FDA Approves New Type of Flu Vaccine
Posted 7:00 PM 1/16/2013 by Robert Preidt
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 16 (HealthDay News) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a novel type of flu vaccine, the agency announced Wednesday.
Flublok, as the vaccine is called, does not use the traditional method of the influenza virus or eggs in its production. Instead, it is (More)
Fetal Deaths Up Among Unvaccinated Moms in H1N1 Pandemic: Study
Airborne Toxins Down, But Overall Pollutant Levels Rising: EPA
Just How Severe Is This Flu Season?
1/15/2013
Inserting Breathing Tube May Not Be Best for Victims of Cardiac Arrest
Posted 2:00 PM 1/15/2013 by By Barbara Bronson Gray
HealthDay Reporter
TUESDAY, Jan. 14 (HealthDay News) -- When a person's heart stops beating, most emergency personnel have been taught to first insert a breathing tube through the victim's mouth, but a new Japanese study found that approach may actually lower the chances of survival and lead to worse neurological (More)
'Spot' Shortages of Flu Vaccine, Tamiflu Reported, FDA Head Says
No Link Between Low Birth Weight, Asthma: Study
Study Finds Low Flu Vaccine Rates in U.S. Kids
1/14/2013
Many People Underestimate How Long a Cough Should Last
Posted 3:00 PM 1/14/2013 by Robert Preidt
MONDAY, Jan. 14 (HealthDay News) -- You've been hacking and coughing for a week now -- isn't it time that the cough was through?
Sadly, the answer is often "no," and experts report that many people have a mistaken idea of how long an acute cough should last. This misconception can lead to (More)
Fast Food Tied to Asthma, Eczema and Hay Fever in Kids
1/12/2013
Winter Holds Many Hazards for Seniors, Expert Warns
Posted 7:00 AM 1/12/2013 by Robert Preidt
SATURDAY, Jan. 12 (HealthDay News) -- Winter brings special challenges for elderly people and they need to be aware of these issues and take steps to protect themselves, an expert says.
Seniors need to get a flu shot, especially if they have a chronic lung condition such as emphysema. It's (More)
1/11/2013
Bathroom Reminders May Prod Guys to Wash Their Hands
Posted 5:00 PM 1/11/2013 by Randy Dotinga
FRIDAY, Jan. 11 (HealthDay News) -- There may be help in sight for legions of hygiene-challenged men who "forget" to wash their hands before exiting the bathroom -- especially important in cutting down germ transmission in flu season.
New research suggests that institutions could boost the (More)
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