Antibiotics Linked to Allergies

Taking antibiotics at a very young age could increase the risk of certain allergies
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Antibiotics Before Age 2 May Be Linked to Allergies Later

Taking antibiotics at a very young age could increase the risk of certain allergies later in life, new research suggests. 'Early life exposure to antibiotics is related to an increased risk of both...
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Insect Sting Allergy Treatment, Symptoms, Testing & Action Plan

Learn more about insect sting allergies, including symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, types of reactions, treatments, avoidance, management, and immunity...
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COPD Deaths Down for Most Americans: CDC

Fewer Americans are dying from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), but not black women and the middle-aged, a new government report shows. Between 2000 and 2014, there...
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Health Tip: Don't Be Surprised by Fall Allergies

As the weather cools down and the tree leaves turn for fall, don't let allergy season catch you off guard. The American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology says that...
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Combo Drug for Childhood Asthma Appears Safe in Study

Lingering safety concerns regarding an asthma drug for children may be put to rest by new clinical trial results showing the widely used medication is safe, according to a new report. Long-acting...
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Mylan to Offer Generic EpiPen

A cheaper generic version of the emergency allergy treatment EpiPen will be made available within the next few weeks, manufacturer Mylan said Monday. In the wake of mounting...
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Cheap Face Masks Little Help Against Air Pollutants

Inexpensive cloth masks offer little protection against air pollution, a new study suggests. Many people in Asia wear disposable surgical masks or washable cloth masks to protect against...
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Lung cancer in your family can increase your risk. And women seem to get this cancer more than men. Here's what you should know.
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