Asthma affects about seven million children in the U.S. But kids who have asthma can lead normal, active lives with the right ...

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In its first three years of operation, Medicaid's primary care-focused Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) in Massachusetts ...

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Obesity is a widespread health issue influenced by genetic and lifestyle factors. This article explores its definition, ...

UPMC Children’s Community Pediatrics is seeing hand foot and mouth, the flu and viral upper respiratory infections this week.

The Asthma Society of Ireland has warned that over-use of steroid medication may cause more harm than good. A study has shown ...

Steroid tablets are associated with significant adverse side effects. Short-term use risks sleep disturbance, reflux, ...

As the name implies, cough is the signature symptom, and it can go on for weeks. Whooping cough can develop into a more ...

People who suffer from asthma in Ireland have significant levels of steroid use, including children, a new survey reveals ...