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Majority of Fourth Graders Are Exposed to Smoke, Study Finds
March 22, 2012 — More than 75 percent of fourth-graders in urban and rural settings have measurable levels of a nicotine breakdown product in their saliva that documents their second-hand smoke exposure, researchers ... > full story -
Antibiotic Treatment Increases the Severity of Asthma in Young Mice
March 19, 2012 — Treatment with the antibiotic vancomycin increases the severity of allergic asthma in young mice, researchers in Canada have revealed. The results are consistent with the “hygiene ... > full story -
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Babies Born Just Two or Three Weeks Early at Higher Risk of Poor Health
March 2, 2012 — New research demonstrates that babies born even just a few weeks early have worse health outcomes than full-term ... > full story -
How Vitamin D Inhibits Inflammation
February 23, 2012 — Researchers have discovered specific molecular and signaling events by which vitamin D inhibits inflammation. Low levels of vitamin D failed to inhibit the inflammatory cascade, while levels ... > full story -
Home Visits for Asthma: A Win for Both Patients and Payers
February 20, 2012 — Nearly one in 10 children have asthma, according to government statistics, and in low-income parts of Boston, nearly 16 percent of children are affected. A new program demonstrates the potential to ... > full story -
Could Deep Brain Stimulation Improve Lung Function?
February 15, 2012 — Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has become a common treatment for patients with chronic pain or movement disorders. Now a unique set of experiments shows that electrical stimulation in some of the same ... > full story -
New Molecule Discovered in Fight Against Allergy
February 15, 2012 — Scientists have discovered a new molecule that could offer the hope of new treatments for people allergic to the house dust ... > full story -
Drinking Large Amounts of Soft Drinks Associated With Asthma and COPD
February 7, 2012 — A high level of soft drink consumption is associated with asthma and/or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to new ... > full story -
Lower Levels of Sunlight Exposure Link to Allergy and Eczema in Children, Study Suggests
February 3, 2012 — Increased exposure to sunlight may reduce the risk of both food allergies and eczema in children, according to a new scientific ... > full story -
Breastfeeding Linked to Improved Lung Function at School-Age, Especially With Asthmatic Mothers
February 3, 2012 — Breastfeeding is associated with improved lung function at school age, particularly in children of asthmatic mothers, according to a new ... > full story
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