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Overweight and obese kids more likely to have asthma
Examiner.com A new study published in the Aug. 6 online edition of the American Journal of Epidemiology suggests that overweight and obese children are more likely to develop asthma than their normal-weight peers. In addition, they are more likely to suffer more … |
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Obese Kids More Likely to Have Asthma, With Worse Symptoms
U.S. News & World Report Researchers found that children carrying extra weight are between 1.16 to 1.37 times more likely to develop asthma than normal-weight kids, with the risk growing as their body-mass index — a measure of body fat encompassing height and weight … |
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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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Vitamin D deficiency can increase asthma and allergy risk in obese children …
News-Medical.net One reason why obese children and teenagers are more likely to have hard-to-control asthma and allergies may be vitamin D deficiency, a new study finds. Results of the study will be presented Tuesday at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in … |
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Vitamin D Deficiency May Raise Allergy and Asthma Risk in Obese Children …
Science Daily (press release) June 17, 2013 — One reason why obese children and teenagers are more likely to have hard-to-control asthma and allergies may be vitamin D deficiency, a new study finds. Results of the study will be presented Tuesday at The Endocrine Society's 95th … Vitamin D deficiency may heighten risk for allergy, asthma in obese children Vitamin D Tied to Allergies in Obese Teens |
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Vitamin D deficiency may raise allergy and asthma risk in obese children, teens
Science Codex One reason why obese children and teenagers are more likely to have hard-to-control asthma and allergies may be vitamin D deficiency, a new study finds. Results of the study will be presented Tuesday at The Endocrine Society's 95th Annual Meeting in … Vitamin D deficiency may heighten risk for allergy, asthma in obese children |
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Vitamin D deficiency may heighten risk for allergy, asthma in obese children
Healio SAN FRANCISCO — The risk for asthma and allergy in obese children may be higher due to vitamin D deficiency, according to study results presented at ENDO 2013. “Vitamin D is activated by immune cells and has anti-inflammatory and anti-allergy … |
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Hormone linked to asthma in obese people
Futurity: Research News Researchers say the results suggest that asthma associated with body weight may be relieved with medications that inhibit signaling through the parasympathetic nervous system, which mediates leptin function. The study, conducted in mice, was published … |
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Why Obese People Have Higher Rates of Asthma
Science Daily (press release) "Our study started with the clinical observation that both obesity and anorexia can lead to asthma," said Gerard Karsenty MD, PhD, professor and chair of genetics and development and professor of medicine at CUMC, and lead author of the study. "This … Hormone May Play a Role in Asthma-Obesity Link |
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New research may explain why obese people have higher rates of asthma
EurekAlert (press release) "Our study started with the clinical observation that both obesity and anorexia can lead to asthma," said Gerard Karsenty MD, PhD, professor and chair of genetics and development and professor of medicine at CUMC, and lead author of the study. "This … |
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