Asthma drug could help fight Alzheimer’s – iNewsOne


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Asthma drug could help fight Alzheimer's
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Washington, March 27 (IANS) An asthma drug has shown promise in inhibiting the formation of a brain peptide (compound) known as amyloid beta, known to cause Alzheimer's disease. In previous studies, Temple University researchers discovered that
Asthma drug shows promise in treatment of Alzheimer's diseaseTheMedGuru
Scientists Discover Possible Treatment For Alzheimer's Disease In Asthma DrugInventorspot
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Red tide hurts, but could it also cure diseases? – Sarasota Herald-Tribune


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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 humansCentral Florida News 13
Red Tide study by Mote Marine shows toxins, potential benefitsTampabay.com

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Could Differences In Lung Defects Be Linked To Gender? – Medical News Today (press release)

Could Differences In Lung Defects Be Linked To Gender?
Medical News Today (press release)
Researchers from the University of Wisconsin have raised questions about whether differences in lung defects could be linked to gender in a study presented at the 2011 Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI).
Asthma Associated with Increased Risk of Diabetes, Heart DiseaseHealthCanal.com
Severe Eczema Linked to Lasting Milk, Egg Allergy in KidsU.S. News & World Report
Revalesio To Present Research On The Anti-Inflammatory Effects Of RNS60 In AsthmaBiomed Middle East
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Omalizumab could provide asthma relief for kids – Examiner.com


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Omalizumab could provide asthma relief for kids
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A new study just published online in the New England Journal of Medicine may offer hope to inner-city kids with asthma. Researchers studied inner-city children, adolescents, and young adults with persistent asthma for 60 weeks in a randomized,
Xolair Reduces Seasonal Asthma Attacks for Inner City Kids: StudyBusinessWeek
Hope for children with allergic asthmaIce Gems
Study Finds Adult Asthma Drug Dramatically Reduces Seasonal Attacks in KidsMyFox Washington DC
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Environmental tobacco smoke education could benefit children with asthma – European Lung Foundation

Environmental tobacco smoke education could benefit children with asthma
European Lung Foundation
Children who have a high risk of asthma exacerbations may benefit from receiving education about environmental tobacco smoke from their carers, according to new research. Half of the group received educational advice which included counselling sessions

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“Dirty” bacteria could become asthma vax – FierceVaccines


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"Dirty" bacteria could become asthma vax
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Researchers may have found a protectant that could be used for an asthma vaccine: "dirty" bacteria. Following the "hygiene hypothesis," scientists found that some bacteria and fungi that isn't found in modern cities and homes can reduce the risk of
Bacteria on Farms May Protect Against AsthmaWebMD
Kids living on farms less prone to asthmaTimes of India
Farm-raised kids are less prone to asthma. Who gets the credit? Germs Los Angeles Times
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Farm living could arm kids against asthma – USA Today

Farm living could arm kids against asthma
USA Today
Kids who grow up on traditional farms are 30% to 50% less likely than other children to develop asthma, a new study shows. But it's not the fresh country air. By Ariel Skelley Farm children whose household dust has the greatest
Greater Germ Exposure Cuts Asthma RiskWall Street Journal
Bugs probe may bring asthma vaccineThe Press Association
Microbes help children to breathe easilyEurekAlert (press release)

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