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Obese Women Have Higher Asthma Prevalence
HospiMedica (registration) Obesity was associated with higher asthma prevalence rates among all age groups and racial groups, with the overall prevalence among adults at 8.8%, with 11.1% of obese adults, 7.8% of overweight adults, and 7.1% of normal-weight adults having asthma. |
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KTBS |
Obesity linked to higher asthma risk in women
KTBS (HealthDay News) — As weight rises, so too does the risk for asthma, U.S. health officials report. During the 2011-2014 period, nearly 9 percent of American adults had asthma. Normal-weight folks had asthma rates around 7 percent, while about 8 … New report links obesity and asthma risks |
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WSFA |
Obesity linked to higher asthma risk in women
WSFA (HealthDay News) — As weight rises, so too does the risk for asthma, U.S. health officials report. During the 2011-2014 period, nearly 9 percent of American adults had asthma. Normal-weight folks had asthma rates around 7 percent, while about 8 … |
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Lung Disease News |
Link Found Between Asthma and a Higher Risk of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms
Lung Disease News In a new study, researchers found that recent active asthma in patients aged 50 years or older increased the risk for abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA) and their rupture. The research article, “Asthma Associates with Human Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm and … |
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Health.com |
Women With Asthma May Have Higher Risk of Fertility Problems
Health.com 12, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Women with asthma may take longer to get pregnant and have a lower pregnancy rate than those without the lung disease, new research suggests. The study included 245 women, aged 23 to 45, who had unexplained fertility … Women With Asthma May Have Fertility Problems Asthma linked to an increased time to pregnancy European Lung Foundation Study finds women with asthma have fertility issues |
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Bel Marra Health |
Asthma patients face higher risk of pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis
Bel Marra Health Asthma patients face higher risk of pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis. The findings were published in the European Respiratory Journal. Researchers looked at moderate to severe asthma sufferers and their risk of pulmonary embolism and deep … |
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Medical News Today |
Prenatal Acetaminophen Use Tied to Higher Asthma Risk in Kids: Study
U.S. News & World Report WEDNESDAY, Feb. 10, 2016 (HealthDay News) — Pregnant women who take the painkiller acetaminophen — best known under the brand name Tylenol — may be more likely to have a child with asthma, new research suggests. Although the study wasn't … Acetaminophen exposure before birth linked to asthma Prenatal acetaminophen exposure increases asthma risk in children Prenatal exposure to paracetamol (acetaminophen) linked to asthma |
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Higher Incidence of Cancer, Asthma Found in Haifa
The Jewish Press A senior Health Ministry official confirmed Monday that a higher incidence of cancer and asthma has been found in Haifa. The data emerged from a study by a research team at the University of Haifa, using data from 2012 up to the present. The specific … |
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NutraIngredients.com |
Higher omega-3 content in fresh cow's milk reduces asthma risk, study finds
NutraIngredients.com The asthma-protective effect of farm milk consumption in childhood is well in line with findings from several other countries in and beyond Europe (Illi et al, 2012 , Waser et al, 2007 ). The researchers noted the beneficial effect of the milk on … |
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Tech Times |
Sleep Apnea, Asthma Linked To Higher Risk For Keratoconus Eye Disease
Tech Times In this new study, males, Latinos, African-Americans, and those with sleep apnea, asthma, or Down syndrome emerged with higher risks of acquiring keratoconus. On the other hand, females, Asian-Americans, and diabetes patients seemed to maintain a … Asthma may increase odds for nearsightedness at young age |
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