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Asthma is a common inflammatory disease affecting the airways that leads to shortness of breath, coughing and wheezing. Symptoms range from mild to severe but are generally manageable with appropriate treatment.

Scientists discover new way to control inflammation during worm infections and allergies

Research from The University of Manchester is bringing scientists a step closer to developing new therapies for controlling the body's response to allergies and parasitic worm infections.

25 Apr 2015

Asthma breakthrough: potential cause and corrective treatment are identified

A paper published yesterday in Science Translational Medicine reports that the root cause of asthma has been found and a potential treatment to reverse all symptoms has been proposed...

24 Apr 2015

Children riding school buses with cleaner fuels and technologies experience better lung development

Use of clean fuels and updated pollution control measures in the school buses 25 million children ride every day could result in 14 million fewer absences from school a year, based on a study by the University of Michigan and the University of Washington.

24 Apr 2015

New method offers quick spectral analysis of blood and melanin contents in skin sites

Many factors can change skin pigmentation, including aging, exposure to UV light, certain drugs, as well as certain diseases. A simple technique for measuring skin pigmentation could be a helpful tool for research and diagnostics. The same goes for measuring the skin blood content.

24 Apr 2015

Cardiff scientists make breakthrough asthma discovery

Cardiff University scientists have for the first time identified the potential root cause of asthma and an existing drug that offers a new treatment.

24 Apr 2015

Children exposed to adverse childhood experience more likely to develop asthma

Robyn Wing, M.D., an emergency medicine physician at Hasbro Children's Hospital, recently led a study that found children who were exposed to an adverse childhood experience (ACE) were 28 percent more likely to develop asthma.

23 Apr 2015

Cardiff scientists identify potential root cause of asthma and highlight new treatment option

Cardiff University scientists have for the first time identified the potential root cause of asthma and an existing drug that offers a new treatment.

23 Apr 2015

Daniel Newman wins first place in Nikon's 'I Am Next' contest

With the goal of educating the public about the dangers of sports-related concussion and the debilitating migraine attacks that often result, Daniel Newman of Katonah, New York has won first place in Nikon Inc.'s "I Am Next" contest, with a dramatic photo of his brother Eric, who has experienced the after-effects of sports-related concussions.

22 Apr 2015

Nuvo Research provides details of new WF10 Phase 2 clinical trial for treatment of allergic rhinitis

Nuvo Research Inc., a specialty pharmaceutical company with a diverse portfolio of topical and immunology products, today announced additional details of its new Phase 2 clinical trial (the 2015 WF10 Trial) to assess WF10 for the treatment of allergic rhinitis.

22 Apr 2015

U of T studies find harmful vehicle emissions spreading farther than thought across Canadian cities

A trio of recently published studies from a team of University of Toronto engineers has found that air pollution could be spreading up to three times farther than thought--contributing to varying levels of air quality across cities.

22 Apr 2015

Cincinnati Children's pediatric allergist offers tips to combat allergies

One of the problems that parents may have during the springtime is deciphering whether their children's sneezing is due to a cold or allergies.

21 Apr 2015

Study opens door to new treatment for hard-to-treat asthmatic children

Researchers have identified a biological basis for asthmatic children who do not respond well to corticosteroid treatment – currently the most effective treatment for chronic asthma and acute asthma attack.

21 Apr 2015

Lupin introduces first Brand product Zaxine in Canada

Pharma Major Lupin Limited announced today that its Canadian subsidiary, Lupin Pharma Canada Limited (collectively Lupin) has launched its first Brand product Zaxine under a strategic licensing agreement with the North Carolina based GI specialty company Salix Pharmaceuticals Inc.

20 Apr 2015

Health-related tweets may help predict hospital emergency room visits

Twitter users who post information about their personal health online might be considered by some to be "over-sharers," but new research led by the University of Arizona suggests that health-related tweets may have the potential to be helpful for hospitals.

16 Apr 2015

Changing the size and number of pores in processed foods can reduce salt intake

Two University of Illinois food scientists have learned that understanding and manipulating porosity during food manufacturing can affect a food's health benefits.

10 Apr 2015

Enhanced biodiversity of worms, germs associated with better immune function, overall health

A growing body of evidence in the medical community holds that greater diversity of bacteria and even worms in the digestive tract offers protection against a variety of allergic and autoimmune problems.

9 Apr 2015

Researchers reveal molecular structure of cytotoxin from Mycoplasma pneumoniae

Researchers from the School of Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio today revealed the molecular structure of the cytotoxin from Mycoplasma pneumoniae, a widespread, highly contagious bacterium that infects the lungs.

8 Apr 2015

CVS Health Foundation announces new grant recipients to increase access to health care

The CVS Health Foundation, a private foundation created by CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS), today announced 55 new grant recipients as part of its multi-year, $5 million commitment to increase access to health care in communities nationwide.

7 Apr 2015

Watching the blood flow

Optical microangiography (OMAG), a technique based on optical coherence tomography, can be used to visualize the microvasculature network under inflamed skin condition. It opens up new vistas for clinical trials of treatment and diagnosis of inflammatory skin disorders.

7 Apr 2015

Scientists identify rhinovirus C receptor associated with severe asthma attacks

Scientists funded by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, have identified a cellular receptor for rhinovirus C, a cold-causing virus that is strongly associated with severe asthma attacks.

6 Apr 2015

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Scientists discover new way to control inflammation during worm infections and allergies

Asthma breakthrough: potential cause and corrective treatment are identified

Children riding school buses with cleaner fuels and technologies experience better lung development

New method offers quick spectral analysis of blood and melanin contents in skin sites

Cardiff scientists make breakthrough asthma discovery

Children exposed to adverse childhood experience more likely to develop asthma

Cardiff scientists identify potential root cause of asthma and highlight new treatment option

Daniel Newman wins first place in Nikon's 'I Am Next' contest

Nuvo Research provides details of new WF10 Phase 2 clinical trial for treatment of allergic rhinitis

U of T studies find harmful vehicle emissions spreading farther than thought across Canadian cities

Cincinnati Children's pediatric allergist offers tips to combat allergies

Study opens door to new treatment for hard-to-treat asthmatic children

Lupin introduces first Brand product Zaxine in Canada

Health-related tweets may help predict hospital emergency room visits

Changing the size and number of pores in processed foods can reduce salt intake

Enhanced biodiversity of worms, germs associated with better immune function, overall health

Researchers reveal molecular structure of cytotoxin from Mycoplasma pneumoniae

CVS Health Foundation announces new grant recipients to increase access to health care

Watching the blood flow

Scientists identify rhinovirus C receptor associated with severe asthma attacks

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