Why zinc may be the missing nutrient in childhood asthma care

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	Why zinc may be the missing nutrient in childhood asthma care The role of zinc in childhood asthma is critical; deficiency may worsen symptoms, while supplementation could provide a safe, effective treatment alternative.

	Gut bacteria in mothers and newborns may shape infants’ risk of early respiratory infections Finnish researchers found that differences in maternal and infant gut microbiota during the first weeks of life were linked to the risk of respiratory tract infections in the first six months. Specific bacteria, including butyrate producers and opportunistic pathogens, may shape early infection susceptibility.

			E-cigarette use may act as a gateway to cigarette smoking and health issues in young people Researchers have shown that there is strong evidence that e-cigarette use may act as a gateway to cigarette smoking and other health issues in young people.

			High-dose vitamin D in pregnancy likely cuts childhood wheeze risk, but infant supplements fall short A Cochrane review of 18 randomized trials found that high-dose vitamin D during pregnancy likely reduces the risk of childhood wheeze, a key early symptom of asthma. However, vitamin D supplementation in infants and young children showed uncertain benefits for asthma prevention.

	Asafoetida: Traditional spice with emerging roles in digestive and immune health From ancient kitchens to modern laboratories, asafoetida is revealing powerful roles in digestion, immunity, and microbial balance that could reshape its place in health and medicine.

	Community-driven ADHD initiative leads to better outcomes for children Innovative intervention delivered by trained community health workers – meaning nonclinical personnel with deep knowledge of the community – increased treatment utilization among participating families with children who have ADHD, according to a pilot study published in the Journal of Attention Disorders.

	Study finds major health burden from oil and gas pollution across the United States Air pollution from oil and gas is causing 91,000 premature deaths and hundreds of thousands of health issues across the United States annually, with Black, Asian, Native American and Hispanic groups consistently the most affected, finds a major new study led by researchers at UCL and the Stockholm Environment Institute (SEI).

	COVID-19 increases risk of asthma and sinusitis while vaccination offers protection People who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk of developing certain inflammatory diseases of the airways, such as asthma, hay fever and chronic sinusitis.

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