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Cat, Dust Mite Allergies Linked to Childhood Asthma
U.S. News & World Report MONDAY, Feb. 23, 2015 (HealthDay News) — Toddlers and preschoolers with cat and dust mite allergies may face an increased risk for asthma later in childhood, a preliminary study suggests. The research included almost 500 children from Cincinnati. |
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Cat, Dust Mite Allergies Linked to Childhood Asthma
HealthDay Children with year-to-year positive tests for cat and dust mite allergies had an increased risk of having asthma by age 7, according to the study. The researchers didn't find a link between other tested allergens and the development of asthma, however. |
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A study released in the journal Pediatrics reveals that kids living in households in which dishes are washed by hand may experience fewer allergy-related illnesses. The Swedish questionnaire-based study looked at 1,029 kids aged 7 and 8 in two areas of Sweden and included questions on asthma, eczema and rhinoconjunctivitis taken from the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood questionnaire.
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The Inquisitr |
Breastfeeding Puts Children At Lower Risk For Allergies And Asthma Says New …
The Inquisitr A new series of studies to be presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology's Annual Meeting in Houston, Texas, states that an infant's immune system development and susceptibility to asthma and allergies may be influenced not only … Breastfeeding Benefits Babies' Immune Systems Within First Month; Provides … Breastfeeding may influence immune system development in early life Research links infants' microbiome to development of immune system, allergic … |
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HSPH News |
Newly found genes affecting allergies and asthma could provide new drug targets
HSPH News Boston, MA – Allergies affect 30% of people around the world and asthma afflicts 10% of all children. Now, a new study has uncovered more than 30 genes that have strong effects on allergies, asthma, and Immunoglobulin E (IgE)—an antibody that triggers … |
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Medical News Today |
New genes discovered associated with asthma and allergies
Medical News Today White blood cells from a total of 355 participants with asthma were analyzed. The researchers assessed whether levels of methylation – a process in which genes are rendered inactive through the attachment of methyl molecules to their DNA – were … Epigenetic Study Finds Genes Involved in Allergies, Asthma Asthma scientists discover 34 genes that make people more likely to suffer … Study Highlights Drug Targets for Allergies, Asthma |
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Drug Discovery & Development |
Epigenetic Study Finds Genes Involved in Allergies, Asthma
Newswise (press release) Newswise — Researchers from Canada, the UK, Sweden and the US have discovered more than 30 genes that strongly affect an antibody involved in allergies and asthma. Some of the genes could provide targets for drugs to treat those conditions, according … Study Highlights Drug Targets for Allergies, Asthma Asthma scientists discover 34 genes that make people more likely to suffer … Epigenetic study highlights drug targets for allergies and asthma |
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Drug Discovery & Development |
Study Highlights Drug Targets for Allergies, Asthma
Drug Discovery & Development Illustration of a DNA molecule that is methylated at two sites in the centre. Source: (Max Planck Institute for Informatics) Asthma affects one child in 10 in the UK, and allergies may affect one third of the population. The new findings could lead to … Epigenetic study highlights drug targets for allergies and asthma Asthma cure a step closer after scientists discover 34 genes that make people … Researchers discover promising targets for treating allergies and asthma |
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Laboratory Talk |
Epigenetic study highlights drug targets for allergies and asthma
Medical Xpress The researchers analysed white blood cells from families with asthma in the UK to see whether methylation levels in certain parts of the genome were correlated with the level of IgE in the blood. To be sure of their results, the researchers tested … Public Release: 18-Feb-2015 Epigenetic study highlights drug targets for … Researchers discover promising targets for treating allergies and asthma New hope for asthma and allergy sufferers |
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Chicago Tribune |
'Allergy-Fighting Garden' plants solutions for those with allergies, asthma
Chicago Tribune Ogren says there's a lot more work to be done: He would like to see horticulturists develop pollen-free lawns, for instance. But he's happy to report victory on the home front: His wife's allergies are much less intense, and she has been free of asthma … |
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