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Morbidly obese patients who lost weight through gastric bypass surgery also …
Newswise (press release) Newswise — BUFFALO, N.Y. — Genes linked to chronic inflammation in asthma may be more active in people who are obese, according to new research that uncovers several biological ties between obesity and asthma. “Our findings point the way to the … |
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ThinkProgress |
June 26 News: Obama's Climate Plan Will Also Aid Public Health
ThinkProgress They hope the president's plan will help reduce what they say are the changing climate's adverse effects on child and adult asthma, allergies and other respiratory diseases, heart disease, diabetes, and other air- and heat-related conditions, as well … Allergies on the Rise among Children |
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French Tribune |
Novartis says asthma blockbuster Xolair also effective against serious hives
FiercePharma But Novartis says in financial filings that its pricing is under pressure for the asthma treatment. In the U.K., the price watchdog NICE last fall indicated it might drop approval of the drug there but then relented in March after Novartis offered up … Novartis reports new Phase III data showing omalizumab significantly improves … Novartis skin drug helps patients with chronic hives Novartis' omalizumab effective for severe hives |
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Mirror.co.uk |
New asthma test can also detect lung cancer
Mirror.co.uk A simple breath test used to monitor asthma can detect lung cancer, doctors trying out the device have found. Medics stumbled across the early-warning sign during trials in Bangladesh where they spotted two patients with early stages of the killer disease. |
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 Medscape |
Older Adult Asthma Patients Often Also Have Allergies
Medscape Contrary to popular opinion, older adults with asthma also have at least one allergy, according to an article published in the April issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. Paula J. Busse, MD, from the Division of Clinical Immunology … |
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Those With Asthma Likely Also Have Allergies
Everyday Health With spring allergy season on the way, those who have asthma may want to watch out. According to a study in the April issue of Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, 75 percent of adults ages 20 to 40 with asthma have at least one allergy, and 65 … |
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API reading up, number of asthma cases also rises
The Borneo Post SIBU: The state has recorded a surge in the number of asthma cases following higher Air Pollutant Index (API) reading and deterioration of air quality. |
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Climate change will also worsen respiratory diseases
TwoCircles.net By IANS, Washington : Global climate change magnifies the effects of pollution and will worsen the incidence of asthma, allergies, infections and cardiovascular diseases worldwide, says a study. "Since my research focuses on environmental air pollution … Warning on health effects of climate change Climate change will lead to more instances of respiratory and cardiovascular … |
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Red tide hurts, but could it also cure diseases?
Sarasota Herald-Tribune Just one hour of exposure to red tide causes people with asthma — about 6 to 10 percent of the population — to suffer breathing problems for up to a week. Red tide is a type of harmful algae that naturally occurs in the Gulf of Mexico. … Mote researchers look at red tide's effect on humans Red Tide study by Mote Marine shows toxins, potential benefits |
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Should Duwamish cleanup also focus on improving the health of those nearby?
Seattle Post Intelligencer The more than 34000 people tucked into South Park, Georgetown and Beacon Hill neighborhoods in the river's Superfund site suffer more illness — including asthma, diabetes and colorectal cancer — than elsewhere in King County. … |
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