Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Hay fever or virus? For allergy sufferers, a season of worry
The spring breezes of 2020 are carrying more than just tree pollen. There's a whiff of paranoia in the air.
Mar 30, 2020
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Medications
New type of drug might ease migraines
(HealthDay)—Migraine sufferers who cannot get relief from existing medications may soon have a novel treatment option, a new trial suggests.
Nov 19, 2019
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Immunology
Birth weight linked to childhood allergies
The more a baby weighs at birth relative to its gestational age the greater the risk of childhood food allergies and eczema, according to South Australian researchers.
Oct 14, 2019
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Neuroscience
Having migraines raises the risk of dementia, study finds
As if migraines didn't already cause enough suffering, a new study has found that people who experience the debilitating headaches are at much higher risk for Alzheimer's disease.
Sep 17, 2019
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Medications
Multi-national survey reveals 75% of asthma sufferers are unable to work to their full potential
A new multi-national survey has revealed that asthma sufferers are missing nearly one-tenth of work hours due to their symptoms, which also results in a loss of productivity and affects their emotional wellbeing.
Jul 30, 2019
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Neuroscience
Smartphone relaxation app helps some manage migraine
Migraine sufferers who used a smartphone-based relaxation technique at least twice a week experienced on average four fewer headache days per month, a new study shows.
Jun 4, 2019
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Immunology
Summer is tough for asthma sufferers
(HealthDay)—Summertime can bring asthma sufferers a lot of misery, but lung experts say watching for warning signs of breathing trouble can guard against serious complications.
May 10, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Moral injury: Violating your ethical code can damage mental health – new research
Should a soldier shoot the child who is pointing a gun at them and their colleague? Should a photographer film the aftermath of a terrorist attack or help the injured? Many situations present professionals with ethical dilemmas ...
Apr 30, 2019
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Immunology
The lungs never forget: Specialised T-cells remember allergens
According to a current study of the Medical University Vienna, specialised T memory lymphocytes in the lungs that react to inhaled allergens, cause attacks of allergic asthma. These T-helper 2-tissue resident memory cells, ...
Apr 29, 2019
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Neuroscience
For migraine sufferers with obesity, losing weight can decrease headaches
For migraine sufferers with obesity, losing weight can decrease headaches and improve quality of life, researchers from Italy and the United States report. The results of their meta-analysis will be presented Saturday, March ...
Mar 23, 2019
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