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Tweaking Gene Expression to Repair Lungs
February 25, 2013 — A healthy lung has some capacity to regenerate itself like the liver. In COPD, these reparative mechanisms fail. HDAC therapies may be useful for COPD, as well as other airway diseases. The levels of ... > full story -
Babies Born by C-Section at Risk of Developing Allergies
February 25, 2013 — For expectant moms who may contemplate the pros and cons of natural child birth or Caesarian section, a new study suggests that C-section babies are susceptible to developing allergies by age two. ... > full story -
Asthma Drug Found Highly Effective in Treating Chronic, Severe Hives and Itch
February 24, 2013 — An international team of researchers has found that a once-a-month, high-dose injection of a commonly used asthma drug is highly effective in treating teens and adults chronically afflicted with ... > full story -
Cost of Medication and Stigma Leading Asthma Sufferers to Risk Health
February 20, 2013 — The high cost of medication, stigmatization and poor acceptance of their condition are causing young adults to take a dangerous approach to managing their asthma, according to new ... > full story -
Fungi Offers New Clues in Asthma Fight
February 19, 2013 — Hundreds of tiny fungal particles found in the lungs of asthma sufferers could offer new clues in the development of new ... > full story -
Reduced Lung Function in Infancy Associated With Wheeze Later
February 18, 2013 — A study in Australia suggests that reduced lung function in infancy was associated with wheezing beyond childhood at 18 years of age, according to a new ... > full story -
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Infant Gut Microbiota Influenced by Cesarean Section and Breastfeeding Practices; May Impact Long-Term Health
February 11, 2013 — Method of birth and feeding practices influence the development of gut bacteria in newborns and thus may affect lifelong health, according to a new ... > full story -
Old Drug May Point the Way to New Treatments for Diabetes and Obesity
February 10, 2013 — Researchers have found that amlexanox, an off-patent drug currently prescribed for the treatment of asthma and other uses, also reverses obesity, diabetes and fatty liver in ... > full story -
One in 20 Cases of Pre-Eclampsia May Be Linked to Air Pollutant
February 6, 2013 — One in every 20 cases of the serious condition of pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, may be linked to increased levels of the air pollutant ozone during the first three months, suggests a large ... > full story -
Air Pollution Primes Children for Asthma-Related Cockroach Allergy
February 6, 2013 — An allergic reaction to cockroaches is a major contributor to asthma in urban children, but new research suggests that the insects are just one part of a more complex story. Very early exposure to ... > full story
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