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Asthma, Diabetes And Other Health Conditions Increase Flu Risks
Imperial Valley News Imperial, California (NAPSI) – The CDC urges the millions of Americans with chronic health conditions such as asthma, diabetes, stroke, or heart or lung disease to get a flu vaccine. A chronic health condition, even if it's well managed, increases a … |
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W*USA 9 |
Genetic Risks for Asthma May Persist Into Adulthood
U.S. News & World Report FRIDAY, June 28 (HealthDay News) — People with more genetic risks for asthma are not only more likely to develop the disease in childhood, but also more likely to continue to have asthma into adulthood, according to a new study. Previous studies have … Genetic Test Could Predict Which Kids Will Have Lasting Asthma Symptoms Higher Genetic Risk Tied to Lifetime Asthma Suffering Asthma Test To Predict Which Children Will Grow Out Of It Steps Closer |
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Residents fear cancer, asthma risks from Metrolink train emissions
Los Angeles Times Diesel emissions have been linked to cancer, asthma and other respiratory illnesses, especially in neighborhoods near major transportation corridors that are heavily traveled by trains and trucks. "We need to give the communities the answers they … |
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After Billions Are Made, Risks from Asthma Drug Emerge
CounterPunch World sales of Merck's blockbuster asthma drug, Singulair, were about $5 billion a year until last year when its patent expired in the United States. But the drug also has a darkening cloud over it. The Australian medicine watchdog has received 58 … |
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 Times of Malta |
Asthma sufferers 'take huge risks'
Times of Malta A survey more than 50,000 sufferers found that 52 per cent do not think they are at risk of an attack – but Asthma UK warned that nine out of 10 of those people are mistaken. The charity, which released the figures as part of its Stop Asthma Deaths … Half of asthma patients underestimate exacerbation risk People in Northern Ireland 'unaware of asthma risks' Adults with asthma urged to take test online |
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Column: Refusing federal money risks needless asthma deaths
Tampabay.com There is no reason for asthma to kill him, but if Florida refuses to expand Medicaid the chances are great that it could. He makes less than $16,000 per year and has no health insurance. His employer provides none, and he cannot afford to buy a policy … |
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'Living near equator raises allergy, asthma risks'
Vancouver Desi Washington, Feb 4 (IANS) People residing near the equator may find themselves sneezing and wheezing more than usual due to exposure to higher ultra violet radiations, says a US study. “UV-B rays (type of ultraviolet radiation) exposure is higher for … |
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 Mother Nature Network |
High UV-B Exposure May Increase Allergy, Asthma Risks
Medscape Living near the equator, where medium-wave ultraviolet light (UV-B) exposure is high, may increase the odds of developing allergy and, for people who are genetically predisposed, asthma, according to an article published in the February issue of the … Living near equator likely increases allergy and asthma risk Report: Living Near Equator Hikes Allergy and Asthma Risk Geographic Factors Can Cause Allergies, Asthma: People Living Close to the … |
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 RedOrbit |
Occupational Asthma Risks Higher For Cleaning Jobs
RedOrbit Researchers from Imperial College London recently conducted a study that showed a relationship between jobs related to cleaning and the risk of developing asthma. In the study, the team of investigators recorded the development of asthma in 9,488 … Smoke-Free Laws Linked With Fewer Child Asthma Attacks Cleaning jobs linked to asthma risk Your Job May Be Boosting Your Risk of Asthma |
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Poverty, Other Risks Explain Asthma's Link to Poor Achievement
Education Week News (blog) The parents and teachers of children with chronic asthma can breathe a little easier: A massive study of more than 12,000 children in the United Kingdom found that asthma on its own was not linked to lower academic achievement. Asthma is one of the … |
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