The FDA has launched strong regulatory and enforcement moves against the industry, branding the use of e-cigarettes among teens and ‘epidemic.’ In a pronouncement, Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Scott Gottlieb on Sept. 12 declared e-cigarette use “epidemic” among teens, signaled a possible ban on flavored e-cigarette liquids and launched sweeping enforcement efforts against retailers…
What causes asthma? The exact cause of asthma isn’t known. It’s possible that a combination of genetics and environmental exposures interact to cause asthma to develop, most often early in life. Risk factors for developing asthma include: Atopy, an inherited tendency to develop allergies Certain respiratory infections during childhood Contact with airborne allergens Exposure…
Eating lots of fruits and vegetables may help reduce asthma symptoms, according to a recent study. But if you’re one of the 25 million Americans with the breathing disorder, the take-away message is not that you should rely solely on dietary improvements. “One of the dangers here is that people pick up this headline and say, well, I don’t…