BPA May Raise Risk of Asthma in Kids

SUNDAY, Feb. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Mouse pups whose mothers were exposed to a common but controversial chemical developed allergic asthma, new research has found.

Meat Might Be Behind Many Unidentified Allergic Reactions

SUNDAY, Feb. 28 (HealthDay News) -- A carbohydrate in meat called alpha-gal may be the unrecognized cause of recurring severe allergic reactions in some patients, a new study suggests.

Household Dirt Won't Raise Asthma Risk in Infants

SUNDAY, Feb. 28 (HealthDay News) -- Exposure to unclean conditions early in life doesn't affect a child's risk of developing asthma, researchers say.