HAVING eczema as a child nearly doubles the risk of becoming an asthmatic later in life, according to research which lends strength to the aggressive treatment of childhood skin conditions.The incidence of asthma in people from the ages of eight to 44 who
WOMEN'S pregnancy rates drop and miscarriages increase when the baby's father is over 40 years old, according to a study.It has long been known that a woman's chance of reproducing declines with age once she is in her mid-thirties, but the new findings pr
Between homework, cheerleading and working at Wendy's, Megan Ward was tired from being always on the go.So last year the 16-year-old began drinking a Red Bull or Monster energy drink before school and sometimes a second one before cheerleading practice.
An Australian grandmother has given birth to naturally conceived triplets.Janelle Perry, who turns 47 next week, delivered the three boys by caesarian section at Mater Mothers' Hospital in the east coast city of Brisbane last Thursday.The arrival of Coope
A two-year-old girl worshipped as a goddess after being born with four arms and four legs is taking her first steps since having her extra limbs removed.Little Lakshmi Tatma had a life-saving operation to remove her headless conjoined twin in November yea
A study conducted by New York City Department of Health also reveals that the disease is far more common among African-Americans, nearing 49 percent on average, and the infection rates are higher in women than men.The findings have prompted a new push by
A Dutch woman who was the oldest person in the world when she died at age 115 in 2005 appeared sharp right up to the end, joking that pickled herring was the secret to her longevity.Scientists say that Henrikje van Andel-Schipper's mind was probably as go
A new study says some plastic shower curtains may be hazardous to your health.The study found the ubiquitous PVC curtains contain harmful chemicals that can cause a litany of adverse health effects to the lungs, central nervous system, liver and kidneys.
The percentage of underweight babies born in the U.S. has increased to its highest rate in 40 years, according to a new report that also documents a recent rise in the number of children living in poverty.The data on low birth weights is worrisome because
Millions of people head towards Hyderabad during this time of the year and a common bond binds them all - faith in a unique form of treatment to cure asthma.So, once again the annual jostling has begun for the miracle cure called the fish medicine.
