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·November 11, 2024·6 min read

Asthma Linked to Memory Deficits in Children

A recent study highlights a connection between asthma and memory difficulties in children, with earlier onset linked to slower memory development over time. In testing episodic memory in children aged 9-10, researchers found that those with asthma scored lower than their peers without the condition.

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·November 23, 2022·5 min read

Persistent Asthma Linked to Increased Buildup of Plaque in Arteries Leading to the Brain

Persistent asthma in adults was associated with increased inflammation and an excess build-up of plaques in the carotid arteries, increasing the risk of heart attack and stroke.

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·December 10, 2021·5 min read

Asthma May Reduce Risk of Brain Tumors, but How?

Asthma causes T cells to induce lung inflammation but prevents the growth of brain tumors. Reprogramming T cells in patients with brain cancer to act like T cells in those with asthma may help to curb the growth of tumors.

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·October 6, 2021·3 min read

Study Uncovers Link Between Allergies and Mental Health Conditions

People living with common allergies such as asthma, hay fever, and atopic dermatitis are at greater risk of developing depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, and neuroticism. Researchers report the link was likely not causal.

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·March 12, 2021·4 min read

Release of Serotonin From Mast Cells Contribute to Airway Hyperresposivness in Asthma

Airway hyperresponsiveness in asthma induced by methacholine is partly due to mast cells, a new study reports.

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·July 6, 2020·4 min read

Asthma and allergies more common in teens who stay up late

The chances of having asthma are three times higher in teenagers who go to bed late at night compared to those who sleep earlier. The risk of allergic rhinitis is two times higher for late sleepers. Researchers say they can not be certain that staying up late is a cause for asthma, however, they note melatonin is often out of sync in late sleepers, and that could be an influential factor in the allergic response.

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·April 27, 2020·3 min read

Breathing during exercise is harder for women than men

On average, women have to work harder to breathe during strenuous exercise than men. The findings not only shed light on how sex may affect exercise dynamics but also the differences in how men and women experience airway disorders, such as asthma and COPD.

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·March 31, 2020·2 min read

Individuals taking class of steroid medications at high risk for COVID-19

People who use glucocorticoids, a class of steroids used to treat asthma and arthritis, are at higher risk of developing severe symptoms of COVID-19.

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·March 3, 2020·4 min read

Depressive symptoms during pregnancy linked to lowered immunity in infants

Depression during pregnancy can directly influence the development of the immune system in children. Children whose mothers reported symptoms of prenatal depression had lower levels of immunoglobulin A in their guts. Lower immunity placed babies at risk of respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, as well as allergies and asthma. Additionally, children may face an increased risk of depression, obesity, and autoimmune diseases as they age.

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·January 27, 2020·3 min read

New look at odd holes involved in taste, Alzheimer’s, and asthma

Microscopy study sheds light on the function of two calcium homeostasis modulators.

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·August 27, 2018·5 min read

Marijuana Found in Breast Milk up to Six Days after Use

A new study reveals marijuana may be present in breast milk six days after exposure. Researchers report 63% of samples taken from mothers who used cannabis contained traces of THC up to six days after using the drug.

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·July 18, 2017·4 min read

Playing in the Dirt As A Kid Makes Later Life Chronic Disease Less Likely

Kids who play in dirt face exposure to germs and parasites that can help reduce risks of suffering certain allergies and illnesses later in life. Early microbial exposures help our bodies to learn how to regulate inflammation, researchers say.

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asthma

Asthma Linked to Memory Deficits in Children

Persistent Asthma Linked to Increased Buildup of Plaque in Arteries Leading to the Brain

Asthma May Reduce Risk of Brain Tumors, but How?

Study Uncovers Link Between Allergies and Mental Health Conditions

Release of Serotonin From Mast Cells Contribute to Airway Hyperresposivness in Asthma

Asthma and allergies more common in teens who stay up late

Breathing during exercise is harder for women than men

Individuals taking class of steroid medications at high risk for COVID-19

Depressive symptoms during pregnancy linked to lowered immunity in infants

New look at odd holes involved in taste, Alzheimer’s, and asthma

Marijuana Found in Breast Milk up to Six Days after Use

Playing in the Dirt As A Kid Makes Later Life Chronic Disease Less Likely

Gene Key to MS Immune Regulation Discovered

Maternal Depression Linked to Weaker Bonds

Study Challenges Link Between Football and Brain Protein Buildup

Spotting Silent Scars: A New Way to Detect Childhood Abuse

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