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Families of Drugs Developed from Bacteria, Fungi, Snails, Leeches and Other Such Species
August 31, 2011 Whether you have a mild headache or you are running a fever, there is a high chance that the drug that is used to treat you comes from ... > full story -
Future Climate Change May Increase Asthma Attacks in Children
August 30, 2011 Researchers have found that climate change may lead to more asthma-related health problems in children, and more emergency room visits in the next ... > full story -
Vitamin C May Be Beneficial for Asthmatic Children, Study Suggests
August 30, 2011 Depending on the age of asthmatic children, on their exposure to molds or dampness in their bedroom, and on the severity of their asthma, vitamin C has greater or smaller beneficial effect against ... > full story -
Heat in Chili Peppers Can Ease Sinus Problems, Research Shows
August 25, 2011 Hot chili peppers are known to make people "tear up," but a new study found that a nasal spray containing an ingredient derived from hot chili peppers may help people "clear up" certain types of ... > full story -
Eradicating Dangerous Bacteria May Cause Permanent Harm
August 24, 2011 In the zeal to eliminate dangerous bacteria, it is possible that we are also permanently killing off beneficial bacteria as well, an expert ... > full story -
House Dust Mite Test on Wheezy Toddlers Predicts Asthma in Teen Years
August 24, 2011 Wheezy toddlers who have a sensitivity to house dust mites are more at risk of developing asthma by the age of 12, a new study has ... > full story -
Prolonged Breastfeeding Does Not Protect Against Eczema, Global Study Shows
August 23, 2011 The largest worldwide study on the association between breastfeeding, time of weaning and eczema in children has concluded that there is no clear evidence that exclusive breastfeeding for four months ... > full story -
Mothers' Poor Health Impairs Children's Well-Being, Not Only Due to Genetics
August 21, 2011 Disadvantaged, unhealthy mothers are much more likely to have sickly children than are disadvantaged moms who are relatively healthy -- and this is not only due to genetics, suggests new ... > full story -
Pre-Pregnancy Overweight May Program Teen Asthma Symptoms
August 15, 2011 Moms who are overweight or obese when they become pregnant may be programming their children to have asthma -- like respiratory symptoms during adolescence, suggests new ... > full story -
Slowing the Allergic March
August 14, 2011 A pandemic of ailments called the "allergic march" -- the gradual acquisition of overlapping allergic diseases that commonly begins in early childhood -- has frustrated both parents and physicians. ... > full story
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