Asthma sufferers at risk, says poll – World First Travel Insurance


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Asthma sufferers at risk, says poll
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One in three asthmatics are admitted to casualty wards because of asthma attacks and many are not taking adequate care of themselves, research has shown. Among young people, more than half of those polled reported having to borrow a friend's inhaler in
Asthma sufferers 'ending up in A&E unneccesarily'Telegraph.co.uk
Young failing to deal with conditionThis is Nottingham
Asthma sufferers putting lives at riskHealthcare Today

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Targacept says drug candidate worked as an asthma treatment, but fails as … – Greenfield Daily Reporter

Targacept says drug candidate worked as an asthma treatment, but fails as
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AP WINSTON-SALEM, NC — Shares of Targacept Inc. declined Tuesday after the company said its drug candidate TC-6987 worked as a treatment for asthma in a clinical trial, but failed as a treatment for diabetes. Targacept said asthma patients who were
Targacept Announces Top-Line Results from Two Exploratory Phase 2 Studies of MarketWatch (press release)
Asthma drug shows promise, diabetes study fails in Targacept phase 2 trialsMedCity News
Targacept reports mixed data from two trialsReuters
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Targacept says drug candidate worked as an asthma treatment, but fails as … – The Republic

Targacept says drug candidate worked as an asthma treatment, but fails as
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AP WINSTON-SALEM, NC — Shares of Targacept Inc. declined Tuesday after the company said its drug candidate TC-6987 worked as a treatment for asthma in a clinical trial, but failed as a treatment for diabetes. Targacept said asthma patients who were
Targacept Announces Top-Line Results from Two Exploratory Phase 2 Studies of MarketWatch (press release)
Asthma drug shows promise, diabetes study fails in Targacept phase 2 trialsMedCity News
Targacept reports mixed data from two trialsReuters
Bizjournals.com –FierceBiotech
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Early bacteria exposure important for building immunity, study says – Fox News


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Early bacteria exposure important for building immunity, study says
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The research was done in mice, but it supports the "hygiene hypothesis": the idea that bacteria are needed to shape a healthy immune system, and that our bacteria-fearing lifestyles are increasing levels of asthma, allergy and other autoimmune diseases
Bacteria Help Body Beef Up Immunity, Study SaysABC News
Early exposure to germs has lasting benefitsNature.com
Over cleanliness could wreck immune system!Newstrack India

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Asthma Foundation says get your flu jab now – Voxy


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Asthma Foundation says get your flu jab now
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If you have asthma or another respiratory condition – get your free flu vaccine now The Asthma Foundation is strongly advising people with respiratory illnesses to ring their GP's surgery about a free influenza vaccination now.
Time for your free flu jabWanganui Chronicle
Warming up before flu vaccine could boost effectivenessHealthCanal.com
Wellington launch for NZ's flu immunisation campaignScoop.co.nz (press release)

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Study Says Organic Products Contain Toxic Chemicals; Industry Groups Say Don’t … – BlissTree


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Study Says Organic Products Contain Toxic Chemicals; Industry Groups Say Don't
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The study, conducted by the nonprofit Silent Spring Institute, tested soaps, makeup, lotions, laundry detergents, cleaners, sunscreens, air fresheners and other common stuff for a roster of 66 chemicals thought to cause asthma and hormone disruption.
Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals Found in Many Household Products: StudyU.S. News & World Report
Endocrine Disruptors and Asthma-Associated Chemicals in Consumer Products ProHealth
Toxics Linked to Hormone Disruption and Asthma Found In Consumer Products MarketWatch (press release)
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Study says there’s no permanent relief from asthma – Globe and Mail


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Study says there's no permanent relief from asthma
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If you have been diagnosed with asthma, you had better get used to it, researchers say. A new study suggests it is a life-long affliction. Some earlier research involving relatively small groups of patients found many people are symptom-free for long
Asthma likely to be a lifetime conditionCBC.ca

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