New digs, old roles for health facility Aug 31, 2010
We help people manage their diabetes, asthma, hypertension and high cholesterol, as well as take care of ear and respiratory infections and other illnesses. Working as a nurse practitioner here, I get a chance to do everything and to see what people are really dealing with out there. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Just get 1 flu shot this year Aug 31, 2010
Young children, anyone 50 or older, anyone with chronic medical conditions such as asthma or heart disease, pregnant women. Also, health workers and caregivers of infants can infect the vulnerable unless vaccinated. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Was H1N1 flu scare a costly 'hoax'? Aug 30, 2010
charles barta wrote on Aug 29, 2010 7:07 PM:" Please send me the several articles that show that the antivirals are effective in reducing the number of pneumonias, asthma exacerbations, etc. in those who took them for H1N1. I never found one. ". Submit a Comment. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Study points to key genetic driver of severe allergic asthma Aug 30, 2010
CINCINNATI Scientists have identified a genetic basis for determining the severity of allergic asthma in experimental models of the disease ... The prevalence of asthma has been increasing in recent years, according to Marsha Wills-Karp, Ph ... Dr. Wills-Karp's research team has found a molecular tipping point that upsets a delicate balance between underlying mild disease and more severe asthma. (EurekAlert!)
Maricopa air pollution may lead to cuts Aug 29, 2010
Inhalable dust particles, such as those regulated by the EPA, can aggravate asthma and other breathing problems and can cause other respiratory and heart ailments, especially among children and older adults. In the 2007 plan, the county was required by the EPA to show how it would reduce dust pollution by 5 percent each year until three years passed with no more than one violation in a year. (AZCentral -- News)
The kiwi way to good health Aug 29, 2010
The Times of India The Times of IndiaIndiatimesWeb (by Google)VideoPhotos. ANWESHA MITTRA, Aug 29, 2010, 12. (India Times, India)
County defers asphalt plant decision Aug 29, 2010
I myself have asthma and I find this concerning, said Marlene Walker. When Fisher Sand and Gravel attempted to build an asphalt plant in Santa Fe, the county commission voted to stop work on the project. (Rio Rancho Observer, NM)
Are Allergies Associated with Heart Disease? Aug 28, 2010
After adjusting for other related factors, such as age and asthma, there was a 2 ... Dr. Carlos Iribarren, a research scientist at Kaiser Permanente in Oakland, California, who was not involved in the study, said: "Because common allergic symptoms are highly prevalent in asthma, these findings are consistent with prior research conducted at Kaiser Permanente showing a significant association between self-report of asthma and future risk of coronary disease, particularly among women." ... Dr.... (MEDLINEplus)
Katrina Health Concerns Linger Aug 28, 2010
A study released this week linked the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history with a high incidence of anxiety in Gulf Coast-area children displaced by the hurricane, while another found increased sensitivity to mold in children with asthma whose homes were flooded ... An ongoing study of children with asthma in post-Katrina New Orleans has found that nearly 80 percent three times the national rate were sensitive to mold ... The mold spore count went up quite high in New Orleans and was able... (Fox News)
Arizona economy has a healthy beat Aug 28, 2010
Researchers at are developing an early-detection asthma sensor that links to a patient s cell phone or doctor when things are about to get out of control. Scottsdale Healthcare patients are creating their own personal health records online to help manage their care, helping lead the way into the new world of electronic records. (Phoenix Business Journal, AZ)
Even Before Recession, 14 Million Kids 'Underinsured' Aug 27, 2010
The problem takes on even greater urgency considering that studies show more children have health issues such as asthma, obesity, autism, mental health conditions and diabetes, he added. "We know from other articles there is a tremendous increase in rates of chronic illness and disability among American children and young adults," Perrin said. (MEDLINEplus)
After Katrina, A Solar Restart Aug 27, 2010
Of course, there are many other features Green likesthe low-emissions carpeting and paint that he says helps keep his asthma symptoms at bay, the better light and air circulation, and a sense of security. Make It Right homes, many with a view of the levee, are elevated against future floods, and bolstered with frames and windows that can withstand 160 mile-per-hour winds. (National Geographic)
Antihistamine Use Linked to Extra Pounds Aug 27, 2010
"There have been studies that show allergies and asthma themselves are associated with obesity," he told Reuters Health in an email, "so these conditions themselves may have an effect.". Still, in a report in the journal Obesity, Ratliff and his colleagues say the findings point to an important question for future studies to explore. (MEDLINEplus)
Federal Judge Cuts Medicaid Lien in $12 Million Mold Settlement Aug 26, 2010
The ruling by U.S. District Judge Berle M. Schiller comes just a few months after lawyers at Kline & Specter against the Philadelphia Housing Authority over persistent mold in a home that allegedly triggered an acute asthma attack and left a teenage girl brain damaged. The settlement in McKinney v. PHA sparked a new court battle when lawyers for DPW moved to vacate the settlement and to intervene in the suit to assert a $1. (Law.com)
Vitamin D may treat and prevent allergic reaction to mold in cystic fibrosis patients Aug 26, 2010
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 25 Vitamin D may be an effective therapy to treat and even prevent allergy to a common mold that can cause severe complications for patients with cystic fibrosis and asthma, according to researchers from Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC, the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and Louisiana State University School of Medicine ... Some patients with asthma also can develop ABPA.. (EurekAlert!)
ObamaCare: Bending the cost curve upward Aug 26, 2010
How WILL you sleep at night when Kaiser and Blue Cross can no longer tell an hourly wage worker w/o a company group medical plan whose child has asthma to go get scroooed when he tries to be a responsible adult and provide health coverage for his family ... How WILL you sleep at night when Kaiser and Blue Cross can no longer tell an hourly wage worker w/o a company group medical plan whose child has asthma to go get scroooed when he tries to be a responsible adult and provide health coverage for... (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Swimmer banned from Comm Games Aug 26, 2010
Swimming Australia (SA) said Napoleon, 20, has taken the asthma medication Pulmicort for most of his life, however on this occasion a Pulmicort inhaler was wrongly labelled by a pharmacist and was actually Symbicort, which contains Formoterol. Napoleon s case was heard by in a teleconference last Wednesday and FINA s dpoing panel found the swimmer had a reduced responsibility in this matter , but should have been fully aware of the medication he was taking. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
How to survive this year's raging ragweed season Aug 26, 2010
Survive this year's raging ragweed season - Health - Allergies and asthma - msnbc. com. (MSNBC -- Health)
Learning More About Insomnia Aug 26, 2010
Types of health conditions that may cause insomnia include asthma, depression, arthritis, cancer, or heartburn, as well as medication or other substances. Primary and secondary insomnia is then categorized into Acute vs. Chronic Insomnia. (Suite101.com)
Jorgensen ready for Chong Wei despite asthma Aug 25, 2010
DENMARKS Jan O Jorgensen is battling with mild asthma but he is determined not to run out of breath as he looks forward to a match against top seed and world No 1 Lee Chong Wei ... Then just before leaving for Paris, a medical test confirmed that I have developed mild asthma. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
'TIMely' Intervention for Asthma Aug 25, 2010
TIMely' intervention for asthma ... TIMely' Intervention for Asthma ... ScienceDaily (July 12, 2010) Asthma can be a severely debilitating disease. (Science Daily)
48 Hours star died of asthma Aug 24, 2010
Harold Dow, the longtime CBS reporter and a fixture on the newsmagazine 48 Hours, died of an apparent asthma attack while driving near his home in northern New Jersey, his family said last night. Dow, 62, had been diagnosed with adult onset asthma and was hospitalized last week for treatment of what a family spokesman called severe asthmatic symptoms ... It is unclear when he was released but it appears that Dow succumbed to an asthma attack while behind the wheel, according to a prepared... (New York Post -- Entertainment)
Dogs May Not Be' Man’s Best Friend' During Hay Fever Season Aug 24, 2010
These year-round allergies appear to "pre-prime" the immune system so symptoms hit harder, according to a study recently published in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, the scientific journal of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) ... 21, 2009) Taking one grass pollen tablet every day can alleviate hay fever and asthma in children, new research. (Science Daily)
Remembering CBS News Veteran Harold Dow Aug 24, 2010
(CBS) Veteran CBS News correspondent died over the weekend of an apparent asthma attack at 62. His collegue, 48 Hours correspondent Peter Van Sant remembers Dow as a man rose quickly through the ranks at CBS with his own distinctive style, a man who could talk to anyone -- whether a president or drug addict. (CBS News -- Evening News)
Ethan Oro, 12, of Menlo Park is leader in childhood obesity fight Aug 24, 2010
Oro's passion toward abating childhood obesity began because of his family's food allergies and his ongoing battle against asthma. "I thought if I could teach kids to read nutrition labels, they could learn how to eat healthier in addition to preventing allergic reactions," he said. (Palo Alto Online, CA)
Building a legacy: Plano family celebrates hospitals anniversary Aug 24, 2010
Crimson Rose is very asthmatic, and having a Children's so close to home brought great relief to me, Haver said ... Numerous visits for asthma attacks and several visits to the emergency room for stomach pains and an abscess behind Crimson Roses ear have been part of the Havers' life. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Osteoporosis treatment worse than the illness? Aug 23, 2010
Exceptions to that rule are nitroglycerin (the angina medicine) and EpiPen, the self-injected medicine used to quickly end a severe asthma attack or an allergic reaction in which blood pressure drops and the person is in danger of death. The longevity of medicines also depends on how they are stored. (Yuma Daily Sun, AZ)
Flooding issues, health concerns prompt citys help Aug 23, 2010
It soaked into the carpet, creating mold and mildew, and Boseman said the problem became so bad he had an employee recently taken to the emergency room with an asthma attack he claimed came from the mold in the carpet. Last weekend, I had the carpet taken up because it was the right thing to do, Boseman said. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Advantages of Silk Bed Linen Aug 23, 2010
It is also much less prone to mould and mildew, making it both generally healthier and suitable for anyone with asthma which is triggered by mould spores. It also helps eczema as it is a natural product which does not irritate the skin. (Suite101.com)
Aromatherapy Massage Oils for Treat... Aug 23, 2010
Lemon-scented eucalyptus - soothes asthma, eases chesty coughs ... Black spruce - soothes asthma ... As highlighted above, massage helps and , as well as a number of respiratory complaints, such as , flu, asthma and bronchitis. (Suite101.com)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Exercise-Induced Asthma Aug 23, 2010
(HealthDay News) -- In some people, exercise can worsen or even trigger symptoms of asthma. The U.S. National Library of Medicine suggests how to help prevent exercise-induced asthma ... Try sports that may not aggravate asthma as much as others, such as swimming or baseball. (MEDLINEplus)
Taking The Sting From Insulin Aug 23, 2010
Oral-lyn is delivered in a puff of medicine much like an asthma inhaler. Afrezza, the other product in the latter stages of testing, also uses a small inhaler device but one that directs the medication toward the lungs. (FOX61, CT)
Molecular Mechanisms Underlying the Pathogenesis of Asthma Illuminated Aug 23, 2010
18, 2010) Scientists at the University Medical Center of Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Germany have taken a further step towards improving our understanding of how asthma develops ... Over the past 100 years, asthma has developed from a relatively rare lung disease into an epidemic ... Around 300 million people suffer from asthma worldwide. (Science Daily)
DNA Puts Chemists on Scent of Better Artificial Nose Aug 23, 2010
23, 2010) A new approach to building an "artificial nose" -- using fluorescent compounds and DNA -- could accelerate the use of sniffing sensors into the realm of mass production and widespread use, say Stanford chemists. If their method lives up to its promise, it could one day detect everything from incipiently souring milk to high explosives. (Science Daily)
Western Diet Populates Kids' Stomachs with Bad Bacteria Aug 22, 2010
Another found that giving antibiotics to infants increases the odds that the child will develop asthma. "The [new study] didn't shed a lot of new, new light, but it definitely verified that a difference in colonization is associated with a low-fat, low-sugar, lower-designer-food-type diet," Ciani said. (MEDLINEplus)
Community, groups gather for scholarship gala Aug 22, 2010
He survived asthma at an early age, and recently was named a Goodwill Ambassador by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America. "He's traveled the world playing the saxaphone and telling his story," Logan said. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Flooding issues, health concerns prompt citys help Aug 22, 2010
It soaked into the carpet, creating mold and mildew, and Boseman said the problem became so bad he had an employee recently taken to the emergency room with an asthma attack he claimed came from the mold in the carpet. Last weekend, I had the carpet taken up because it was the right thing to do, Boseman said. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
'Star Gazer' dies Aug 22, 2010
They thought I had asthma, but I can tell you this: Until I was 18 years old, I didn't know what it was to be without pain,' he told the Herald. At one hospital, he was put in a lead-lined room and bombarded with X- rays. (The Palm Beach Post)
'Functional Medicine' practice opening Aug 21, 2010
She treats conditions including allergies, asthma, athletic performance, autism, anxiety, depression, cancer prevention, ADHD, diabetes, detox, fatigue, fertility, weight loss and many others. Most Read Stories. (Austin Business Journal, TX)
Stressful Social Situations May Be Physically Harmful in Some Aug 20, 2010
Increases in inflammatory activity are part of the immune system's natural response to potentially harmful situations, but "frequent or chronic activation of the system may increase the risk for a variety of disorders, including asthma, rheumatoid arthritis, cardiovascular disease and even depression," Slavich added. The study was released online Aug. 2 in advance of publication in an upcoming print issue of the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. (MEDLINEplus)
August heat can be risky for athletes Aug 20, 2010
Working out in smoggy air can cause lung trouble in people with respiratory conditions such as asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). But even in people without lung conditions, hard exercise on days with lots of smog can reduce lung function and create a reaction akin to an asthma attack, says Norman Edelman, M.D., chief medical officer of the American Lung Association ... The orange level can cause problems in people who are sensitive to ozone (like asthmatics), however, and... (CNN -- Health)
Move to Eagles Landing Christian highlights Avery Walls versatility Aug 20, 2010
Walls mother, Yvonne Sebastian, said she suffers from chronic asthma. Her condition worsened over the last few months. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Bad Habits Tied to Recurrent Headaches in Teens Aug 20, 2010
Headaches are among the top five physical complaints of teens, more frequent than asthma, said Hershey, who is also director of the headache center at the hospital. He said 30 percent to 40 percent of teens were found in a previous study to get recurrent headaches. (MEDLINEplus)
College students should be studious about health insurance Aug 20, 2010
If you have chronic health problems, such as asthma, you may not be able buy an individual insurance plan, at least not at a price you can afford. The health care reform bill prohibits insurers from denying coverage to people with medical conditions, but that provision doesn't take effect until 2014. (USA Today -- Money)
UW to open Center for Pediatric Dentistry Aug 20, 2010
The efforts target tooth decay in children, which dentistry officials say is the most common chronic childhood disease and five times more common than asthma. Officials say that 28 percent of young people are affected by Early Childhood Caries (ECC), and call ECC a national health crisis. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
Proof That a Gut-Wrenching Complaint -- Irritable Bowel Syndrome -- Is Not in Your Head Aug 20, 2010
31, 2008) Adults with allergy symptoms report a high incidence of Irritable Bowel Syndrome, suggesting a link between atopic disorders and IBS according to a new study in the Annals of Allergy, Asthma. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Vitamin D May Treat or Prevent Allergy to Common Mold Aug 19, 2010
18, 2010) Research conducted by Dr. Jay Kolls, Professor and Chair of Genetics at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans, and colleagues, has found that vitamin D may be an effective therapeutic agent to treat or prevent allergy to a common mold that can complicate asthma and frequently affects patients with Cystic Fibrosis ... However, in asthmatics and in patients with Cystic Fibrosis (CF), it can cause significant allergic symptoms ... Recent research has suggested that low levels of vitamin... (Science Daily)
Judge Dismisses $280 Million Drug Development Suit Against AstraZeneca Aug 19, 2010
AstraZeneca agreed to pay Verus $30 million to develop its early-stage pediatric asthma drug, with an eye toward a preliminary October 2008 meeting with the Food and Drug Administration to receive approval for clinical testing ... Then, to complete its rejection of Verus, AstraZeneca announced in December 2008 that it had entered into an agreement with a different small pharma company to develop a competing pediatric asthma treatment ... Jones noted twice in her ruling that Verus did not contest... (Law.com)
Foundation founder facing health issues Aug 19, 2010
Joslynn was born with a hole in her heart and suffers from asthma and allergies. Josh and his wife, Kristy, also have a son, Kade, 16 months, who was born with hyposadia, a birth defect of the urethra. (Milton Standard Journal, PA)
Paving 'Slabs' That Clean the Air Aug 19, 2010
9, 2007) Reducing barnyard emissions is one way to help reduce the harmful effects of tiny atmospheric air particles that can cause severe asthma in children, and lung cancer and heart attacks in some. (Mar. (Science Daily)
Ozone and Nicotine a Bad Combination for Asthma Aug 18, 2010
17, 2010) Another reason for including asthma on the list of potential health risks posed by secondhand tobacco smoke, especially for non-smokers, has been uncovered ... A new study by researchers with the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) shows that ozone can react with the nicotine in secondhand smoke to form ultrafine particles that may become a bigger threat to asthma sufferers than nicotine itself ... Ozone is a common urban pollutant that infiltrates from outdoor air... (Science Daily)
High Stress Levels May Delay Women Getting Pregnant, Study Suggests Aug 18, 2010
30, 2009) Pregnant women with asthma, the most common condition affecting the lungs during pregnancy, should actively manage their asthma in order to optimize the health of mother and the baby, according to. . (Science Daily)
Stressed babies might become anxious teens Aug 18, 2010
"The analogy we always use is that somebody who has severe asthma may find a move to Arizona is helpful. It won't cure the asthma, but it will be less troublesome to them," Dr. Monk said. "One can use that analogy in enhancing 24-hour time cues, having regular routines and thereby lessening the problems that may come from genetics.". (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
PediPlace receives $141,000 in grants Aug 18, 2010
Its services include treatment for asthma and other chronic illnesses, acute illness, preventive and well child care, specialty referrals, school vaccinations and vision and hearing screenings. HCA, Medical Center of Lewisville and Medical City Childrens Hospitals generosity extends PediPlaces ability to provide quality primary healthcare services to hundreds more uninsured and under insured children in North Texas who lack access to care, said Larry Robbins, executive director of PediPlace. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
Website encourages healthy lifestyles Aug 18, 2010
Obese children are prone to suffer from a host of chronic medical conditions, including asthma, gallbladder disease, pneumonia and Type 2 diabetes ... Illness and injury can take children out of school, and poorly managed chronic diseases, such as asthma and diabetes, distract children from their school work. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
SPF on Your Plate: Researcher Connects the Mediterranean Diet With Skin Cancer Prevention Aug 18, 2010
5, 2007) A "Mediterranean" diet rich in fruits, vegetables and nuts protects against allergic rhinitis and asthma symptoms, suggests current research. Researchers assessed the dietary habits, respiratory. (Science Daily)
Latham Teams With Client to Launch Medical-Legal Clinic Aug 18, 2010
One example: If a patient complaining of asthma mentions a mold problem at home, the lawyer could help write a letter to the landlord, said Tiela Chalmers, director of BASF's. VLSP handled the $30,000 grant and hired attorney Hali Reiskin, who had been working at a medical-legal clinic in the Bayview-Hunter's Point district on a part-time basis for the last two years. (Law.com)
Tylenol Use Linked to Asthma, Other Allergies in Teens Aug 17, 2010
FRIDAY, Aug. 13 (HealthDay News) -- Teens from around the world who regularly take acetaminophen, best known as Tylenol, were more than twice as likely to have asthma as teens who never take the over-the-counter pain and fever reducer, new research finds ... Because the study was epidemiological -- meaning researchers asked teens to report after-the-fact how often they took acetaminophen -- researchers said they can't prove that acetaminophen helps cause asthma ... But the study is one of... (MEDLINEplus)
Hawks Fans: This week in the news Aug 17, 2010
Late summer slumming stinks, and you can really tell when some of the latest topics include suspicious asthma diagnosis and steroid treatment thereof. Not to mention, it can be tough hanging on when our Atlanta Falcons are getting heated up. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Back to school with a code orange smog alert Aug 17, 2010
Otherwise healthy kids are vulnerable, with a greater risk than usual of developing asthma as the result of outdoor exercise in high ozone conditions ... A recent Emory study found that pediatric emergency visits for asthma rise with levels of ozone and traffic pollution well below the thresholds that trigger code orange. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Longevity rules in China Aug 16, 2010
A soup made from hemp seed is said to be good for the stomach and intestines, and can ease pain, lower blood pressure and control asthma. Meat from the local pygmy pig, goat, chicken and duck is eaten sparingly as vegetables are the staple food. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Strange Facts about Skin and Health... Aug 16, 2010
This can be caused by high altitudes, cold water, lung disease, heart disease and asthma. Yellow skin is commonly associated with jaundice, hepatitis and liver or pancreatic cancer. (Suite101.com)
Selz Looks Back Over 30 Years in Farming (4) Aug 16, 2010
The Selz's son Mike, who suffered with asthma while growing up on the farm, is a partner in a construction firm in Arizona. Daughter Sue pursued a career in politics and worked four years for former Governor Tommy Thompson. (Agri-View, WI)
More Americans Exercise, But They Are Still Obese Aug 16, 2010
Just over 4 percent of all Americans said they had an asthma attack in the past year. (Editing by Cynthia Osterman). (MEDLINEplus)
Paracetamol doubles asthma risk Aug 16, 2010
5 times as likely to have asthma than those who never took it. And those who used it once a year were 50% more likely to have asthma, it was found ... Although the researchers could not determine whether paracetamol was definitely the cause of the increased risk of asthma, eczema and nasal allergies, they suggested that the painkiller might be interfering with the immune system and causing inflammation in the airways. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
