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Brain-Eating Amoeba FAQ
Brain-eating amoebas have killed three young Americans this summer. What is this scary bug? How does it get to the brain? Where is it, and how can you avoid it? WebMD answers these and other questions.
Bacteria Are Hard to Avoid in Public Bathrooms
Public restrooms are often filled with infection-causing bacteria, a study shows.
Study: Kids Are Getting Too Many Antibiotics
Too many kids are still getting antibiotic prescriptions for colds, viral sore throats, and other illnesses that don't require or respond to antibiotics, a study suggests.
Rapid Blood Test Identifies Infection Type
A rapid blood test that distinguishes between viral and bacterial infection in less than two hours could prove to be a useful weapon in the battle against antibiotic resistance.
Back Pain
Skip the MRI for Low Back Pain?
Immediate imaging with X-rays, CT scans, or MRIs for patients with acute low back pain is not recommended for all patients, according to new guidelines by the American College of Physicians.
Back Pain May Be Inherited
New research suggests a role for genes in a major cause of persistent low back pain.
Relieving Back Pain May Help the Brain
Chronic lower back pain doesn't just hurt. It also appears to cause thinning of certain regions of the brain, which may lead to cognitive impairments, a study shows.
Study: Massage Helps Treat Low Back Pain
Massage may be serious medicine, at least when it comes to treating persistent low back pain, a new study shows.
Allergies
Get First Cat as Adult, Double Allergy Risk
Adults who get their first cat double their risk of cat allergy -- especially if the cat is allowed in the bedroom. But adults who had cats as kids are less likely to become allergic to new feline pets.
Food Allergies in Kids More Common Than Thought
The largest study ever to track childhood food allergies in the U.S. shows that they may be more common and more dangerous than previously recognized.
Low Vitamin D Linked to Allergy Risk in Kids
Children who don't get enough vitamin D may be at increased risk of developing allergies, new research indicates.
Birth Order May Affect Risk of Allergies
First-born children may be more likely to develop certain types of allergies than their younger brothers or sisters, a study suggests.
Xolair May Treat Milk Allergy in Kids
A small new study suggests that children with severe milk allergies may be able to rapidly overcome their sensitivities with the help of a biologic drug that helps to quiet an overly aggressive immune response.
Worst Cities for Spring Allergies
A new study shows Knoxville and a host of other Southern cities top the list of the worst places to live with spring allergies.
Allergy Self-Diagnosis Leads to Misdiagnosis
Many people skip seeing a doctor for allergy symptoms and misdiagnose themselves as having allergies when they actually have sinusitis, a survey shows.
Pets May Reduce Children’s Allergy Risk
Having a dog or cat at home during the first year of life may actually help prevent pet allergies later on.
Skin Allergies May Protect Against Cancer
New research suggests that people who develop itchy rashes when their skin comes into contact with certain metals or chemicals have a lower risk for certain cancers.
Study Questions Claims About Hypoallergenic Dogs
A new study suggests there may be little difference between dog breeds when it comes to shedding allergens.
Lung Disease
COPD Patients May Have Risk of Shingles
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be at increased risk for developing shingles, a new study shows.
FDA Approves New Drug Daliresp to Treat COPD
The FDA has approved a new treatment for people with worsening symptoms of severe chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), a lung disorder that makes breathing difficult.
New Technique May Help Diagnose Asthma, COPD
Researchers in Australia have identified four molecular characteristics, or biomarkers, of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), which they say could lead to better ways to diagnose the respiratory conditions.
Wii Fit Exercises May Help COPD Patients
People with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) may be able to reap significant health benefits by engaging in an interactive video exercising program at home using Nintendo’s Wii Fit video game, a new study says.
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