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Bacterial Protein in House Dust Spurs Asthma, Study Finds
October 15, 2012 A bacterial protein in common house dust may worsen allergic responses to indoor allergens, according to new research. The finding is the first to document the presence of the protein flagellin in ... > full story -
Mice at Risk of Asthma, Allergies Can Fight Off Skin Cancer
October 15, 2012 A molecule involved in asthma and allergies has now been shown to make mice resistant to skin cancer, according to ... > full story -
Exposure to Traffic Air Pollution in Infancy Impairs Lung Function in Children
October 12, 2012 Exposure to ambient air pollution from traffic during infancy is associated with lung function deficits in children up to eight years of age, particularly among children sensitized to common ... > full story -
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Preterm Labor Powerhouse Therapy Offers Promise for Inflammatory Diseases
October 9, 2012 Researchers recently discovered the mechanism by which magnesium reduces the production of cytokines. Cytokines are molecules responsible for regulating inflammation; they play a key role conditions, ... > full story -
Genome-Wide Study Identifies Eight New Susceptibility Loci for Atopic Dermatitis
October 7, 2012 Researchers have identified eight new loci associated with susceptibility to atopic dermatitis in the Japanese population. The findings advance our understanding of the genetic basis of the skin ... > full story -
Medication Use Higher Among Overweight, Obese Kids
October 4, 2012 Overweight children are far more likely to take prescription medications than children of a normal weight, according to new ... > full story -
Healthcare Professionals as Bad as Patients at Good Respiratory Inhaler Technique: Editorial
October 3, 2012 Healthcare professionals are as bad as patients when it comes to knowing how to use inhalers prescribed for asthma and other respiratory conditions correctly, according to an ... > full story -
Differences in Overall Health of Latino-American Subgroups Revealed in New Studies
October 2, 2012 Despite a shared Latino heritage, there are significant differences in the overall health and the use of health-care services among Cuban-Americans, Mexican-Americans and Puerto Rican-Americans -- ... > full story -
End Your Child’s Allergy Suffering Within Three Years? Immunotherapy Can Provide Long-Term Relief, Study Shows
October 1, 2012 When children suffer from dust mite induced allergies and asthma, finding relief can seem impossible. While there isn't a complete cure for childhood respiratory allergies, researchers have found ... > full story -
Inner City Infants Have Different Patterns of Viral Respiratory Illness Than Infants in the Suburbs
September 26, 2012 Children living in low-income urban areas appear especially prone to developing asthma, possibly related to infections they acquire early in life. Researchers investigated viral respiratory illnesses ... > full story
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