Merck downplayed severe psychological side-effects of its blockbuster children's asthma drug
A slew of lawsuits against Merck alleges the company covered up links between its asthma drug Singulair and severe effects on mental health, even causing suicide in at least 82 cases. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 26, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Kids Just Brought Montana To Court Over Climate Change. The Case Could Make Waves Beyond The State
Kian T. did not have to give his full name in open court. The judge and the attorneys knew it, but the spectators and press crowding into the courtroom in Helena, Mont., on June 14 didn’t. Kian T. is only 18 years old and, as a minor, he is afforded a certain amount of anonymity. Still, full name or not, he had a personal story to tell about what has become of the climate in his state.
“I have had many, many soccer practices canceled for smoke and heat,” he said. “Playing soccer on turf in the heat is miserable. Imagine your feet are boiling in your cleats, burning every single step you take on the ...
Source: TIME: Science - June 23, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Jeffrey Kluger Tags: Uncategorized activism climate change healthscienceclimate Source Type: news
Bad Air Pollution Days Tied to Longer Pediatric Asthma Hospitalizations
TUESDAY, June 20, 2023 -- Ambient particulate and ozone pollution is associated with longer hospital stays for pediatric asthma, according to a study published online June 13 in the Journal of Asthma.
Jennifer Hardell, from the Albert Einstein... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 20, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Experts recommend single fruit to help ease the ‘worst’ hay fever symptoms
An enzyme found in the fruit can not only help ease hay fever but other allergies as well as eczema and asthma. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
DR ELLIE CANNON: If I cut out dairy from my diet, could it help cure my cough?
DR ELLIE CANNON: There are many reasons for a chronic cough: asthma, allergies or even acid reflux. A GP can discuss all the possibilities. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
