Managing Asthma Triggers During the Fall and Winter

General Health NEWS AND VIEWS November 5, 2008

Managing Asthma Triggers During the Fall and Winter We spend much more time indoors in fall and winter than in the spring and summer. This means that if there are asthma triggers indoors, we are getting more exposed to them. Here's 6 tips for reducing exposure.  Read more> This Week's News New! Learning Disabilities Site Introducing FriendsOfQuinn.com, where young adults and caregivers can get support and resources on learning disabilities. Check out FriendsOfQuinn.com today!  Read more> FDA: Bayer marketing unapproved aspirin products According to the FDA, Bayer Women's Low Dose Aspirin + Calcium and Bayer Aspirin with Heart Advantage are new drugs that require an approved new drug application to be able to be sold legally in the United States.  Read more> Survey: Doctors often prescribe placebos A survey of 679 doctors has found that physicians regularly prescribe placebo pills intended to have a psychological impact on the patient.  Read more> Purple Tomato Extended Lives of Cancer-Prone Mice Snapdragon flower pigments produced color, antioxidants in genetically modified fruit  Read more> Researchers recruiting children for 21-year study The goal of the National Children's Study is to allow investigators to have a better understanding of a wide range of children's health issues.  Read more> Quiz of the Week Holiday Food Quiz: Myth or Fact? Test your knowledge and find out which commonly held beliefs about your favorite holiday foods are actually myths. This Week's Asthma Poll How does the season affect your asthma? Your options are: It's worse in the spring and summer. It's worse in the fall and winter. It's about the same all year. News You Can Use 8 Ways to Prevent Dry Winter Skin Winter cold weather can be so drying to even supple skin, causing dry patches and flakes.  If you already suffer from dry skin - it can escalate during the cold weather months. What's a person to do?? Read more>

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