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'Obesity Paradox': Extra Weight Linked to Better Outcomes for Septic Shock, Asthma Exacerbation
October 22, 2012 — Although obesity is linked to a variety of health risks, new research indicates that obese patients may have an advantage over non-obese patients in certain health situations, including septic shock ... > full story -
Child's Home Address Helps Predict Risk of Readmission to Hospital
October 18, 2012 — Simply knowing a child's home address and some socioeconomic data can serve as a vital sign -- helping hospitals predict which children admitted for asthma treatment are at greater risk for ... > full story -
Hay Fever, Asthma Combination Linked to Lower Risk for Death from Colorectal Cancer, Study Finds
October 18, 2012 — People with both hay fever and asthma -- but not people with only one of these two conditions -- experienced an approximately 17 percent lower risk for dying from colorectal cancer, according to new ... > full story -
Smoking in Cars Produces Harmful Pollutants at Levels Above WHO Indoor Air Quality Standards
October 15, 2012 — Smoking during car journeys pumps harmful particulate matter into the indoor air space at levels that far exceed World Health Organization guidance -- even when the windows are open or air ... > full story -
Early Exposure to Cigarette Smoke Leads to Greater Risk for Respiratory Disease
October 15, 2012 — New research reveals cigarette smoke adversely affects the developing human airway, especially in prematurity. Fetuses and premature babies exposed to cigarette smoke are at greater risk for ... > full story -
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 -
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
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