Seasonal allergic rhinitis, often referred to as hay fever, affects millions of people worldwide. Symptoms include sneezing, stuffiness, a runny nose, and itchiness in the nose, roof of the mouth, throat, eyes, or ears. These allergic reactions are most commonly...
Good quality sleep is important for everyone. However, people with asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may have sleep issues that can lead to nighttime awakenings and daytime sleepiness. This can worsen their symptoms of asthma or COPD. Fortunately,...
The biotech sector has been hit hard in 2014, with many of the biggest names in the industry taking falls. Three top companies, Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: ALNY ) , Theravance (NASDAQ: THRX ) , and Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN ) , are all down year to date. But are...
Caffeine is the most widely used drug — most of us can’t make it through the day without it. But what exactly is caffeine and how does it work? The latest Reactions video from the American Chemical Society breaks it down. When caffeine enters your body, it is...
New research has confirmed exposure to smoke from bushfires can be as damaging as cigarette smoke. Source: AAP NEW medical research has confirmed exposure to smoke from bushfires can be as damaging as cigarette smoke. Laboratory tests on human lung cells by the...
(BPT) – Actress Rose McGowan, best known for her leading role in the TV series, Charmed, is sharing her story in a new leading role: raising awareness for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, or IPF. After her father was diagnosed with IPF, she became determined to...
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