FeaturedNeurology·December 9, 2016·4 min readInsomnia Prevalent in AsthmaticsResearchers report an increased risk of insomnia in people who suffer from asthma. Additionally, insomnia is also associated with worse control of the illness, depression and other health issues.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·July 6, 2020·4 min readAsthma and allergies more common in teens who stay up lateThe 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.Read More
AutismFeatured·January 26, 2016·5 min readAsthma Medication Taken During Pregnancy Associated with Autism RiskAccording to a new study, children of mothers who took a specific asthma medication while pregnant faced an elevated risk of being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.Read More
FeaturedGenetics·April 5, 2016·2 min readNothing to Sneeze At: Receptor That Puts The Breaks on Allergic Response IdentifiedResearchers have identified a receptor protein that regulates immune response intensity in response to allergens.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·July 18, 2017·4 min readPlaying in the Dirt As A Kid Makes Later Life Chronic Disease Less LikelyKids 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·August 8, 2016·3 min readOlfactory Receptors Discovered in BronchiFindings could lead to new treatments for asthma.Read More
FeaturedPsychology·November 12, 2015·3 min readAnxiety Can Aggravate AsthmaResearchers report a link between higher anxiety sensitivity and greater asthma symptoms with decreased lung function.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience·November 23, 2022·5 min readPersistent Asthma Linked to Increased Buildup of Plaque in Arteries Leading to the BrainPersistent 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.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·October 6, 2021·3 min readStudy Uncovers Link Between Allergies and Mental Health ConditionsPeople 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.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·March 12, 2021·4 min readRelease of Serotonin From Mast Cells Contribute to Airway Hyperresposivness in AsthmaAirway hyperresponsiveness in asthma induced by methacholine is partly due to mast cells, a new study reports.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·April 27, 2020·3 min readBreathing during exercise is harder for women than menOn 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.Read More
Brain CancerFeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·December 10, 2021·5 min readAsthma 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.Read More
