More Than Half of Young U.S. Adults Have a Chronic Health Condition
THURSDAY, July 28, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Obesity, depression, high blood pressure, asthma: These are just a few of the chronic health conditions that are now affecting almost 40 million Americans between the ages 18 and 34, new federal data shows….
Learn MoreUnos factores del vecindario podrían aumentar el riesgo de asma de un niño
LUNES, 25 de julio de 2022 (HealthDay News) — Se sabe que los niños de los barrios marginados tienen un riesgo más alto de sufrir un asma sin controlar. Ahora, una nueva investigación sugiere que el crimen violento y el bajo rendimiento escolar podrí…
Learn MoreNeighborhood Factors Could Raise Your Child’s Odds for Asthma
MONDAY, July 25, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Inner-city kids are known to be at greater risk for uncontrolled asthma. Now, new research suggests that violent crime and poor school achievement may be two reasons why.“Experiencing violent crime can result …
Learn MoreAsthma (Teenagers)
What is asthma?Most people associate asthma with sudden fits of coughing and wheezing, but the disease is actually present 24 hours a day. If your teenager has asthma, the tubes that carry air to her lungs are inflamed and may be swollen and clogged w…
Learn MorePreventing Asthma Attacks in Kids
If your child has asthma, a simple wheeze can be the worst sound in the world. Naturally, you’d do anything to prevent asthma attacks, but how do you go about it? You don’t have to watch him 24 hours a day or even slow down his activities. With the ri…
Learn MoreDepression and Asthma
When a person has asthma, a bout of depression or anxiety can trigger attacks and make the disease much harder to manage, according to recent research. Studies have found that asthmatic children suffering from psychological distress need higher doses …
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