Time to rethink the inner-city asthma epidemic?

Challenging the long-standing belief that city dwellers suffer disproportionately from asthma, the results of a new study of more than 23,000 U.S. children reveal that income, race and ethnic origin may play far more potent roles in asthma risk than kids’...

Can Invion cough up key to quitting?

Smokers trying to quit their habit are often motivated by the promise of shaking off their horrible, hacking cough but, in a cruel twist, in the early days off the fags they find their cough gets worse. However, local drug developer Invion may have uncovered a...

Healthy gardening habits start with the right tools

Developing a love of gardening can be a great way to plant the seed for a healthier lifestyle. The many benefits of a green thumb include consistent exercise, reduced stress and better mental health. In fact, a recent study conducted in Sweden found regular gardening...