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Study shows genetic risk factors for asthma, hay fever and eczema
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Melbourne [Australia], Oct.31 (ANI): A major study has pinpointed more than 100 genetic risk factors that explain why some people suffer from asthma, hay fever and eczema.
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Nearly 50 percent food allergies develop after age 17
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 27 (ANI): A study has recently found that almost half of all food-allergic adults develop one or more food allergies in adulthood, with Hispanic, Asian and black individuals most at risk.
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Having a dog cuts risk of childhood eczema, asthma
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington DC [USA], October 27 (ANI): It's time to rejoice for dog lovers.
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Lung microbiome plays significant role in asthma severity: Study
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 24 (ANI): US researchers have recently discovered that lung microbiome plays a significant role in asthma severity and response to treatment.
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Stay healthy this festive season
Updated : 8 years, 4 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], Oct 18 (ANI): The last three to four months of the year are replete with festivals in India. Festivals such as Dussehra and Diwali are known for joyous celebrations, often with choice delicacies.
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Women with asthma at higher risk of giving birth to underweight babies
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 5 (ANI): According to a recent study, asthma increases the risk of complications during pregnancy and delivery as the patients suffer more often from preeclampsia (PE) and run a higher risk of giving birth to underweight babies.
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Vitamin D supplements cuts severe risk of asthma attacks by half
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Oct 03 (ANI): Taking oral vitamin D supplements in addition to standard asthma medication can half the risk of asthma attacks, in people with mild to moderate asthma, reveals a recent study.
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Parents unconfident in schools' ability to help child with complex health
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 18 (ANI): Worried that school won't be able to handle your kid's health issues like asthma attacks and mental problems? If yes, then you are not alone.
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Early life sinusitis, pneumonia ups risk asthma in adulthood
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 10 (ANI): Parents beware! Children who suffer from respiratory infections, especially colds and sinusitis from age six months to five years old, are at increased risk of developing asthma and worse lung function in later life, warns a study.
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Green neighbourhood good for city kids with asthma
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 09 (ANI): Parents, please take note! If your kid is suffering from asthma, you may want to move to a green neighbourhood, suggests a recent study.
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Breast-feeding may lower child's asthma severity later in life
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Sep 02 (ANI): Here's another reason for new mothers to breastfeed their babies as according to a recent study, the breastfed newborns has a 45 percent lower risk of asthma exacerbation later in life.
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Is excessive sugar intake during pregnancy correlated to asthma in babies?
Updated : 8 years, 6 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], July 31 (ANI): Pregnancy is a special time, and a woman needs to be pampered and taken special care of in these nine months. The diet forms a big part of the would-be mother's care and health.
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