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Asthma study reveals the power of the placebo effect
Los Angeles Times Researchers from Harvard Medical School and colleagues decided to test the placebo effect in asthma patients because it's easy to assess their physical improvement (as measured by lung function tests) in a short period of time. … Asthma Study Shows Placebo Can Help Symptoms Placebo Effect Powerful in Asthma Placebo relieves asthma symptoms as well as medication |
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Asthma, smoking targeted in health plan
Southland Times Targeting asthma and encouraging a smokefree environment are among the priorities laid out for Southland in a new Maori health action plan. The Southern District Health Board yesterday launched its Maori Health Action Plan 2011-2012, … |
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Grieving dad's fears after son's death
Otago Daily Times The father of a 32-year-old who died almost two years ago after an asthma attack in Cromwell fears the same series of delays by ambulance staff and health professionals could happen again. … |
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Columbia Study Finds Maternal Stress Increases Asthma
The Epoch Times Mothers with high levels of stress, anxiety, or depression during pregnancy lead to a higher risk of the child developing asthma, according to a study recently. (photos.com) Problems like asthma and other respiratory health problems … |
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World Allergy Day celebrated
Times of India Common allergic reactions include eczema, hives, hay fever, asthma attacks, food allergies and reactions to the venom of stinging insects such as wasps, bees, cockroaches etc. However, mild allergies like hay fever are highly prevalent in the human … An 'Allergy Girl' Comes Out of Her Bubble |
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Anxiety in pregnancy ups asthma risk in kids
Times of India Researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health have indicated that anxiety, stress and depression during pregnancy may lead to a greater risk of asthma for the offspring. "Approximately 70 pc of mothers who said they experienced … Anxiety and Depression during Pregnancy may Increase the Risk of Asthma in … Childhood Asthma Linked to Depression during Pregnancy Are Your Allergies Lasting Longer? |
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If you do one thing this week . . . bring your asthma medication to oxegen
Irish Times If you have asthma and you are off to Oxegen, don't forget to bring your medication. Outdoor events can be the setting for asthma and allergy triggers, reminds the Asthma Society of Ireland this week, ahead of the music festival. … |
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Asthma control & prevention through quitting smoking
Tehran Times If you have asthma, quitting smoking is a great idea. Medical experts have known for a long time that smoking is a big risk factor for asthma — both being a smoker, as well as being exposed to secondhand smoke. Smoking is bad news for people who have … Petrol stations support second hand smoke campaign |
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Asthma alert
Fiji Times Health Ministry spokesman Peni Namotu said hospitals nationwide recorded an influx in asthma attacks with the onset of the cold weather. "Our advice to those suffering from asthma is for them to always take their medication, dress warmly and not expose … |
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Gastric bug H. pylori protects against asthma
Times of India A gut bug, H. pylori, which infects half the global population and causes gastritis, gastric and duodenal ulcers and stomach cancer, has been found to protect against allergy-induced asthma. Scientists from the University of Zurich, Switzerland and … Queasy stomachs good for the lungs |
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