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Study Links Kids & Fast Food To Asthma

A study published in the respiratory medicine journal Thorax suggests the more fast food your child eats, the more likely they are to have develop asthma.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/01/15

Dr. Travis Stork at the podium during the 27th Anniversary Sports Spectacular benefiting Cedars-Sinai Medical Genetics Institute at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza on May 20, 2012 in Century City, California. (credit: Mark Davis/Getty Images for Sports Spectacular)

Dr. Travis Stork Talks Allergic Asthma

About 25 million Americans suffer from asthma, and six out of 10 people with asthma actually have allergic asthma. Dr. Travis Stork from “The Doctors” talks about this condition.

2012/10/09

Fewer Asthma Patients Needing Hospital Care

Asthma patients are faring better than they used to, and not as many find themselves needing intense hospital treatment, due to better patient compliance with medication.

2012/06/18

Relaxed Breathing Can Help Many Medical Conditions

Studies show that relaxed breathing can actually help dozens of medical conditions — from stress to asthma — if you know how to do it correctly.

2012/04/12

FDA Phases Out Inhaler Due To Environmental Impact

Asthma patients who rely on over-the-counter inhalers will need to switch to prescription-only alternatives as part of the federal government’s latest attempt to protect the Earth’s atmosphere.

2011/09/22

A tailpipe is shown under a vehicle. (credit: AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

‘Level Red’ Ozone Alert Issued For North Texas

A ‘Red Ozone’ alert has been declared for North Texas. Despite being in a two-month long heat wave, this is the first time an alert of this magnitude has been declared this summer.

2011/08/26