Chronic heartburn could spur asthma in some patients
(HealthDay)—Chronic heartburn is a major cause of asthma in adults, a new study suggests.
Jan 25, 2013
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(HealthDay)—Chronic heartburn is a major cause of asthma in adults, a new study suggests.
Jan 25, 2013
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Asthma is a serious condition that affects more than 25.7 million Americans, and is responsible for nearly 4,000 deaths annually. While the cause of asthma remains unknown, a study released today in the January issue of Annals ...
Jan 15, 2013
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According to a new study from the Slone Epidemiology Center (SEC) at Boston University, African-American women who reported suffering abuse before age 11 had a greater likelihood of adult-onset asthma compared to women whose ...
Dec 7, 2012
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(Medical Xpress)—A new University of Cincinnati study examines how anxiety sensitivity can thwart the efforts of smokers with asthma to quit smoking. This new direction of research from Alison McLeish, a UC assistant professor ...
Nov 14, 2012
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New research has shown that despite electronic cigarettes being marketed as a potentially safer alternative to normal cigarettes, they are still causing harm to the lungs.
Sep 2, 2012
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New research has uncovered several factors which could explain why children with asthma are at an increased risk of being bullied.
Sep 2, 2012
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A community-based nursing program delivered in collaboration with existing health care services is more effective in reducing the number of older people dying from chronic illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease and diabetes, ...
Jul 17, 2012
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(HealthDay) -- Nearly one in four people develops hives at some time or another, and they can be triggered by hot summer weather.
May 30, 2012
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A new study at Karlstad University in Sweden shows that phthalates from PVC flooring materials is taken up by our bodies. Phthalates are substances suspected to cause asthma and allergies, as well as other chronic diseases ...
May 23, 2012
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Use of inhaled anticholinergics (IACs) has been associated with an increased risk of potentially dangerous heart arrhythmias among young asthma patients, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of ...
May 22, 2012
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