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Exposure to cleaning products in first 3 months of life increases risk of childhood...
New research shows that frequent exposure to common household cleaning products can increase a child's risk of developing asthma.
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Western diet rich in fat and sugar linked to skin inflammation
Dietary components, rather than obesity itself, may lead to skin inflammation and the development of psoriasis, a study has found.
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Differences in airway size develop during puberty
Sex differences in airway size are not innate, but likely develop because of hormonal changes around puberty, reports a new study.
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New hope for COPD patients possible with in-home device
Researchers describe the benefits of in-home noninvasive ventilation therapy, which includes a type referred to as bilevel positive airway pressure, or BiPAP -- for...
Steroids could do more harm than good in treating coronavirus
Steroids should be avoided in the treatment of the current novel coronavirus, experts have advised. A commentary article published in The Lancet concludes that,...
A new approach to calm that angry nose
Eosinophilic chronic rhinosinusitis (ECRS) is a type of airway disease that involves nasal inflammation. Here, semaphorin protein was found to contribute to allergic reactions...
Finer particulate matter (PM1) could increase cardiovascular disease risk
In addition to harmful gases such as carbon monoxide, air pollution contains tiny particles that have been linked to health problems, including cardiovascular disease...
New look at odd holes involved in taste, Alzheimer’s, asthma
Large holes in our cells have been implicated in depression, Alzehimer's disease, asthma, and even taste. Now, we know what two kinds of these...
BPA activates immune response in mice that passes down through generations
Some plastic food and beverage containers still contain bisphenol A (BPA), which can mimic the hormone estrogen. Although experts say that small amounts of...
Cancer drugs could potentially treat COPD
New research has shown the potential for clinically available cancer treatments to treat chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
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Study explains why some creams and cosmetics may cause a skin rash
Some compounds found in many personal care products displace natural fat-like molecules in skin cells, which may explain how they cause an allergic skin...
Children allergic to cow’s milk smaller and lighter
Children allergic to cow's milk are smaller and weigh less, according to a study of growth trajectories from early childhood to adolescence in children...
Meta-analysis indicates that one-fifth of the world’s population exposed to Toxocara
Human toxocariasis -- a neglected tropical disease found worldwide, can cause a range of allergic, neurological, cardiac, and other symptoms. However, it also goes...
Study highlights high cost of fossil fuel pollution on children’s health
A new study has compiled the estimated per-case costs of 6 childhood health conditions linked to air pollution -- estimates that can be incorporated...
Dramatic health benefits following air pollution reduction
Reductions in air pollution yielded fast and dramatic impacts on health-outcomes, as well as decreases in all-cause morbidity, according to new findings.
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