Asthma Stories
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Gov't Releases Video Revealing the Science Behind the Health and Treatment Benefits of Yoga
Federal health officials have released a set of videos featuring the scientific research of how yoga works, the safety of yoga and whether yoga can help treat certain health problems. -
Diet Changes May Help Manage Asthma Symptoms
If food is something that affects your asthma symptoms, it is empowering to know you can play an active role in your health by simply making different dietary choices. -
How Will the London Smog Affect Olympians?
According to Dr. William Silvers, a member of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's Sports Medicine Committee, the London smog runs the risk of inflicting exercise-induced bronchoconstriction. -
Dog in the House Can Prevent Asthma in Kids
Dog owners have another reason to cheer. Their best friend might be the reason that the kids in the house have lesser chance of developing asthma. -
Asthma Rates Continue to Soar in the U.S.
Millions of people are suffering from asthma and those numbers are continuing to climb. The drastic numbers were released in a new report by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Doctor Panels Identify 45 Unnecessary Medical Tests and Procedures to Cut Costs
Doctors from nine medical specialty boards in the U.S. are warning patients and health care providers to choose wisely when it comes to 45 common medical tests and procedures. -
Excess Hygiene May Weaken Developing Immune Systems
New research suggests that childhood exposure to germs may help strengthen the immune system and protect children from developing allergies and asthma in later life. -
European Researchers Investigate Birth Defects Linked to Certain Drugs for Asthma, Depression, Diabetes
Previous studies linking use of prescription drugs for asthma, epilepsy, diabetes and depression during pregnancy to birth defects have compelled researchers to look further into the issue. -
Scientists Discover New Immune System Molecule to Combat Allergies and Asthma Attacks
Scientists have discovered a new molecule capable of fighting common allergy symptoms that can cause asthma attacks, according to a study that will be published on Friday. -
Breastfed Kids Have Healthier Lungs, Even Ones With Asthmatic Moms
Children breastfed as babies may have stronger lungs and a lowered risk of asthma compared to those who were fed infant formulas, according to new research. -
Asthma Linked to Highway Pollution Costs Millions for Calif. Cities
Asthma cases that were caused or made worse by traffic pollution cost a total of $18 million a year on average in two California communities, according to a new study. -
Gene Discovery for Rheumatoid Arthritis Leads Way to Asthma Treatments
New discoveries surrounding rheumatoid arthritis may help asthma sufferers as Queensland Medical Center found that two mutant genes found in around 58,000 sampled asthmatic patients are receptible to the same treatments that target Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) disease.
