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Immune Cells Which Prevent The Development Of Asthma Identified
Asthma is inhibited by
regulatory macrophages, a
cell population never
previously described. ... > full story
World Trade Center Responders Plagued With Asthma; 9/11 Responders Twice As Likely To Have Asthma
First responders who were
exposed to caustic dust and
toxic pollutants following
the 2001 World Trade Center
terrorist attacks suffer
... > full story
Scientists Create Airway Spheres To Study Lung Diseases
Using both animal and human
cells, scientists have
demonstrated that a single
lung cell can become one of
two very different types of
airway cells, which could
... > full story
Infant Inhalation Of Ultrafine Air Pollution Linked To Adult Lung Disease
Early exposure to
environmentally persistent
free radicals (present in
airborne ultrafine
particulate matter) affects
... > full story
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Mother's Depression a Risk Factor in Childhood Asthma Symptoms, Study Suggests
November 20, 2009 — Maternal depression can worsen asthma symptoms in their children, according to new ... > full story -
Asthma a Significant Risk Factor for Complications in Children With H1N1
November 19, 2009 — A new study on pediatric H1N1 influenza admissions has found that asthma is a significant risk factor for severe disease in children with pandemic H1N1 compared with the seasonal ... > full story -
New Therapy May Be Effective Against Bacterial Infections and Sepsis
November 19, 2009 — A new study found that certain immune cells primarily associated with asthma and allergies may enhance innate immunity and improve clearance of bacterial infections and may be an effective new ... > full story -
Sugar-Coated Polymer Is New Weapon Against Allergies and Asthma
November 19, 2009 — Scientists have developed sugar-coated polymer strands that selectively kill off cells involved in triggering aggressive allergy and asthma attacks. Their advance is a significant step toward ... > full story -
Scientists Discover Cells That Control Inflammation in Chronic Disease
November 17, 2009 — A new type of immune cell that can be out of control in certain chronic inflammatory diseases, worsening the symptoms of conditions like psoriasis and asthma, is described for the first time in new ... > full story -
Heating, Air-Conditioning And Carpets May Be Hazardous To Your Health
November 11, 2009 — Damp environments, poorly maintained heating and air-conditioning systems and carpeting may contribute to poor indoor air quality, according to experts. Americans spend about 90 percent of their time ... > full story -
Women With Asthma Feel Worse, Swedish Study Finds
November 9, 2009 — Women with asthma are more anxious, find it harder to sleep and are more tired during the day than their male counterparts, but nevertheless tend to be better at following their treatment, reveals ... > full story -
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Warmer Homes Mean Better Health For Poor People, Study Suggests
November 8, 2009 — Being warm enough at home might lead to better health, according to a new review. Positive effects included reductions in breathing-related concerns such as cold and flu symptoms, first diagnosis of ... > full story -
Oral Contraceptives May Benefit Women With Asthma
November 5, 2009 — New research shows that women with asthma who are on oral contraceptives may have better outcomes than women who are not on the ... > full story -
Big Air Pollution Impacts On Local Communities: Traffic Corridors Major Contributors To Illness From Childhood Asthma
November 5, 2009 — Heavy traffic corridors in the cities of Long Beach and Riverside are responsible for a significant proportion of preventable childhood asthma, and the true impact of air pollution and ship emissions ... > full story
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