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Dusty legacy of 9/11 still a medical mystery
The Associated Press Researchers have documented increased asthma rates among people exposed to the dust. Unusually high numbers of people have been diagnosed with chronic sinus problems, or inflammation of their nasal passages that makes their nose run constantly and … Dusty legacy of 9/11 still a medical mystery |
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Adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is associated with asthma
7thSpace Interactive (press release) Similarly, asthma also has a substantial prevalence among adults. Previous studies concerning a potential relationship between ADHD and asthma have not presented consistent results. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 594 adult patients diagnosed with … |
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Could the Microwave Oven Be Associated With Children's Asthma?
TIME In the first study of its kind, scientists strapped magnetic field monitors on pregnant women to determine their level of exposure, and studied whether it was associated with the risk of asthma in their children. They found that children born to women … Magnetic field exposure linked to asthma risk Electromagnetic Fields Linked to Asthma in Kids Electronics up asthma risk in kids |
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NJ governor says he's feeling 'fabulous'
The Associated Press Chris Christie arrived at the state Capitol late Friday morning, telling The Associated Press he felt fabulous and was ready to work after spending several hours the day before in an emergency room for treatment of an asthma attack. Just after 11 am, … Day after leaving hospital, Gov. Christie is back at work Chris Christie's health scare was an asthma attack Christie gets rushed to hosp |
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 MedIndia |
Contact Allergies Associated With Lower Rates of Some Cancers
U.S. News & World Report "However, if these relations are etiological, there are implications for understanding how contact allergy can affect cancer development and vice versa," Engkilde's team wrote in the report. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America has more about … Are Skin Allergies Linked to Cancer Risk? Allergies May Protect Against Some Cancers, Researchers Find Contact Allergies May Help Stymie Cancer |
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Celiac Disease Associated with Asthma Risk
Celiac.com Researchers have now found a connection between celiac disease and asthma. Asthma is chronic lung disease that causes the passages of the lungs to become inflamed and narrowed, resulting in wheezing, shortness of breath, tightness in the chest area, … |
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 Kansas City Star |
The nose knows: Allergy season here with vengeance
The Associated Press Around the same time, unseasonable warmth had Dr. Kevin Schaffer of the Atlanta Allergy and Asthma Clinic describing this year's pollen levels as "off the charts." A sampling from the National Allergy Bureau's tracking website showed high pollen counts … 10 Great Cities for People With Asthma Boston Scientific Marks Asthma Awareness Month with Donation to Asthma Foundation Lebanese Society of Allergy and Immunology and the Childhood Protection and … |
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Govt announces plan to reduce health disparities
The Associated Press In between, they're more likely to suffer from a host of illnesses such as diabetes, heart disease, kidney disease and asthma. Part of the problem is access to care: Minorities make up more than half of the 50 million people who are uninsured, … |
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Maternal Anemia Associated With Childhood Wheezing
Doctors Lounge Maternal anemia during pregnancy is linked with wheezing and asthma in early childhood, according to a study published in the February issue of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology. THURSDAY, March 24 (HealthDay News) — Maternal anemia during … |
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Protein associated with allergic response causes airway changes in asthma patients
EurekAlert (press release) Changes that occur in the airways of asthma patients are in part caused by the naturally occurring protein interleukin-13 (IL-13) which stimulates invasion of airway cells called fibroblasts, according to a study conducted by researchers at Duke … |
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