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Nervous System's Role In Asthma Attacks Revealed
By Kamal Nayan | Jul 23, 2014 05:12 PM EDTSensory neurons control bronchial hyperactivity, a new study has reported.
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Asthma Medications can Stunt Growth
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 17, 2014 01:51 PM EDTTwo new systemic reviews found that taking inhaled corticosteroids for asthma can stunt growth within the first year of treatment.
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Roche’s Genentech Drug could treat Asthma and Allergies
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 03, 2014 10:01 AM EDTA new drug has the potential to treat allergies and asthma.
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Body Mass can Increase Risk of Asthma during Mid-Childhood
By Cheri Cheng | Jul 01, 2014 02:07 PM EDTHigher levels of body mass and lean mass can increase the risk of asthma during mid-childhood, a new study reported.
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Broccoli Consumption May Treat Asthma
By Christine Hsu | Jun 26, 2014 10:56 PM EDTBroccoli could help treat asthma, according to Australian researchers.
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Women Seek out Mental Health Services Earlier than Men
By Cheri Cheng | Jun 26, 2014 11:51 AM EDTA new study found that women tend to seek out mental health services six months earlier than men do.
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Lower Asthma Risk Linked To Microbes In Infants' Homes
By Kamal Nayan | Jun 07, 2014 09:57 PM EDTInfants who are exposed to a diverse range of bacterial species in house dust during the first year of life are less likely to develop asthma in early childhood, according to a new study.
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Yoga Barely Helps Asthma Sufferers
By Kamal Nayan | Jun 03, 2014 08:14 AM EDTYoga is widely considered to be a method for improving physical and mental well-being. It is also often suggested to asthma sufferers to help alleviate symptoms. However, a new study has found little evidence that it will be helpful to asthma patients.
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Early Trials Reveal Effectiveness of Amgen Drug for Treating Asthma
By Cheri Cheng | May 21, 2014 11:35 AM EDTA new study found that an Amgen drug was effective in treating symptoms of an allergic asthma attack.
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Benefits Limited For Vitamin D in Asthma Treatment
By Kamal Nayan | May 19, 2014 04:17 AM EDTSupplementing vitamin D to asthma treatment to improve breathing is beneficial to only patients who achieve sufficient levels of supplement in the blood, according to a new study.
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Study Links Asthma Patients to Increased Risk of Bone Loss
By Cheri Cheng | May 01, 2014 09:04 AM EDTA new study found a link between asthma patients and an increased risk of bone loss.
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Researchers Discover Enzyme That Could Be Promising Target To Treat Asthma And Cancer
By Kamal Nayan | Apr 11, 2014 10:02 AM EDTResearchers have identified an enzyme involved in the regulation of immune system T cells that could be a useful target in treating asthma and boosting the effects of certain cancer therapies.
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Smoking Bans Effectively cut Rates of Asthma and Preterm Births
By Cheri Cheng | Mar 28, 2014 10:57 AM EDTSmoking bans in public areas and workplaces have been tied to reducing the rates of severe asthma attacks and premature births, a new study reported.
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Asthma Meds Could Increase Sleep Apnea Risk
By Staff Reporter | Mar 01, 2014 10:31 AM ESTResearchers reported that certain asthma medications could increase one's risk of sleep apnea.
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Asthma, Diabetes Linked To Self-Harm, Suicide
By Christine Hsu | Feb 13, 2014 03:51 PM ESTPhysical illnesses like asthma, diabetes and epilepsy can increase the risk of self-harm and suicide, according to a new study.
