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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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Gene may play part in how kids respond to asthma meds
WSFA {HealthDay News) — Researchers say they've identified a gene that affects whether children with asthma respond to corticosteroids. Corticosteroids are the most effective treatment for chronic asthma and acute asthma attacks, but some children don't … Association Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Pediatric Asthma … Children exposed to adverse childhood experience more likely to develop asthma |
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'Cinnamon Challenge' could cause asthma attacks – WSFA.com: News Weather …
WSFA (RNN) – Swallowing a spoonful of ground cinnamon in 60 seconds without drinking water – sound familiar? Or just silly? It's called the Cinnamon Challenge, which has become an internet sensation. Thousands of videos showing kids, adults and even … Cinnamon Challenge Risks Why the Experiment is a Bad Idea Cinnamon Challenge isn't child's play MDs warn teens: Don't take the cinnamon challenge |
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Mental illness tied to higher rates of physical problems
WSFA Rapid treatment with asthma medications seems to help reduce hospitalizations among children with asthma, a new study finds. FRIDAY, April 13 (HealthDay News) — Adults with mental illness are more likely to have certain types of chronic physical … Mental illness tied to higher rates of physical problems: report When the Mind is ill, the Body Follows Mental Illness Linked To Chronic Physical Illness Risk |
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