Asthma Breakthrough
There is new hope for millions of asthma sufferers-- researchers say an immune system protein called Interferon is able to block certain immune cells that cause asthma.
There is new hope for millions of asthma sufferers-- researchers say an immune system protein called Interferon is able to block certain immune cells that cause asthma.
Robert Bazell Reports on Staggering New H1N1 Numbers
Robert Bazell (NBC Nightly News) reports on staggering new numbers out on the swine flu.
Robert Bazell (NBC Nightly News) reports on staggering new numbers out on the swine flu.
ER Overcrowding
A mother of three did not have insurance, or her own doctor, so when she needed something she would go to local emergency rooms for medical care. This is one reason Emergency Rooms are so overcrowded and a system that helps all is trying to be achieved.
A mother of three did not have insurance, or her own doctor, so when she needed something she would go to local emergency rooms for medical care. This is one reason Emergency Rooms are so overcrowded and a system that helps all is trying to be achieved.
Doctors Debunk Some Popular Allergy Myths
Popular allergy myths like hypoallergenic dogs may not be as true as some believe.
Popular allergy myths like hypoallergenic dogs may not be as true as some believe.
Dr. Nancy Reports on the Early Start to Allergy Season
Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Nightly News) reports on why allergies are in full bloom and it's still so early in the season.
Dr. Nancy Snyderman (NBC Nightly News) reports on why allergies are in full bloom and it's still so early in the season.
Asthma Device Helps Airway Stay Open During Asthma Attacks
A special treatment can help keep bronchial tubes from constricting too much during an asthma attack.
A special treatment can help keep bronchial tubes from constricting too much during an asthma attack.
Dr. Nancy Offers Tips on Dealing With Seasonal Allergies
Dr. Nancy talks about dealing with seasonal allergies.
Dr. Nancy talks about dealing with seasonal allergies.
Depression and Its Effect on Flu during Pregnancy
Because a woman's immune system changes during pregnancy, she can be more vulnerable to the flu and at greater risk for complications.
Because a woman's immune system changes during pregnancy, she can be more vulnerable to the flu and at greater risk for complications.
Dr. Nancy Snyderman Answers Your Flu Questions
NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman speaks with Meredith Vieira as part of "Today's Health", with answers to your flu questions.
NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman speaks with Meredith Vieira as part of "Today's Health", with answers to your flu questions.
Experts Recommend Certain Foods to Fight the Flu
As people around you come down with the flu, do you change your eating habits in an effort to prevent the bug?
As people around you come down with the flu, do you change your eating habits in an effort to prevent the bug?
Stress During Pregnancy Could Cause Asthma in Children
Stress during pregnancy may influence whether children will develop asthma.
Stress during pregnancy may influence whether children will develop asthma.
Breathing in Dust Does Not Increase the Risk for Asthma
Apparently breathing in dust and other allergens does not increase the risk of developing asthma.
Apparently breathing in dust and other allergens does not increase the risk of developing asthma.
Asthma Breakthrough
A new study is seeking to identify the gene that causes asthma and could be a breakthrough for those who suffer from the disease.
A new study is seeking to identify the gene that causes asthma and could be a breakthrough for those who suffer from the disease.
BPA in Plastics May be Linked to Asthma
A study in mice suggests the chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) might be linked to asthma.
A study in mice suggests the chemical bisphenol-A (BPA) might be linked to asthma.
Adult Asthma Is On the Rise
A new report finds the prevalence of adult asthma rising.
A new report finds the prevalence of adult asthma rising.
Seasonal Allergies May Be Bad this Year
A lot of rain lately has bringing a lot of tree pollen. Doctors suggest several methods on dealing with the itching and sneezing.
A lot of rain lately has bringing a lot of tree pollen. Doctors suggest several methods on dealing with the itching and sneezing.
Staying In School Could Help Improve Asthma
Staying in school could improve asthma symptoms.
Staying in school could improve asthma symptoms.
Young Kids Exposed To Pollution Are Prone to Asthma
A new study finds young children exposed to a combination of traffic and indoor pollutants are at a higher risk of developing asthma later in life.
A new study finds young children exposed to a combination of traffic and indoor pollutants are at a higher risk of developing asthma later in life.
The Latest on the Flu with Dr. Nancy
NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports on new information as to who is most at risk from the swine flu.
NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports on new information as to who is most at risk from the swine flu.
Few College Students Have Received the H1N1 Vaccine
The swine flu has hit college campuses nationwide- but few students have been able to get the vaccine.
The swine flu has hit college campuses nationwide- but few students have been able to get the vaccine.
