Kids with asthma can have wheezing attacks severe enough to trigger a visit to the ER. 

However, a new trial shows that getting antibiotics once they are there won't help. 

In fact, the trial was stopped early after researchers found the antibiotic azithromycin was useless in easing wheeze.

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Dusting just took on a whole new purpose: Scientists say dust contains clues to viruses circulating in offices, schools and other buildings, according to a new study. 

“Research like this is useful for monitoring a range of buildings where there’s a variety of things that you're concerned about,” senior author Karen ... Full Page

Dr. Jeffery Taubenberger, who has been serving as acting head of the National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) for just over a year, has stepped down for unknown reasons. 

While Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Wisconsin Democrat, revealed the news at a hearing of the Senate Appropriations Committee Thursday, his exit w... Full Page

Melanoma — the most serious form of skin cancer — doesn't just happen at the beach or in a tanning booth.

It happens on the drive to work, while walking the dog or sitting by a window.

And most Americans don't realize it.

A new survey from the Melanoma Research Alliance finds widespread confusion about sunscreen and... Full Page

People with severe asthma typically are battling other health problems as well, a new study says.

Nearly all individuals with asthma suffer from at least one other major health issue, with most suffering three or more, researchers reported recently in The Lancet Regional Health-Europe.

“The patterns we found were linke... Full Page