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Handful of walnuts daily cuts risk of asthma

Mucins are often elevated in asthmatics.

18 Nov 2017 7:06 PM

Researchers noted that respiratory health can be improved by the expansion of tree cover in very polluted urban neighbourhoods. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tree-lined neighbourhoods may prevent asthma attacks: study

Greenspace and gardens were associated with reductions in asthma hospitalisation at lower pollutant levels.

18 Nov 2017 3:36 PM

The higher the risk of getting asthma, the more benefit owning a cat would have. (Photo: Pixabay)

Getting a cat could prevent asthma in children

Contrary to popular belief, a cat in the house is good for infants born with a gene that makes them more susceptible to the condition.

08 Nov 2017 3:17 PM

Amazing health benefits of Peepal

Here is how you can use it.

08 Nov 2017 2:48 PM

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Study shows genetic risk factors for asthma, hay fever and eczema

Asthma, hay fever and eczema are allergic diseases that affect different parts of the body.

01 Nov 2017 9:14 AM

Eating fish during pregnancy may cut risk of asthma in babies

Researchers made their conclusion after examining two studies.

01 Nov 2017 9:06 AM

Nearly 50% food allergies develop after age 17

It is important to see an allergist for testing and diagnosis if you are having a reaction to a food and suspect a food allergy.

27 Oct 2017 6:52 PM

Having a dog cuts risk of childhood eczema, asthma

Researchers wanted to know if there is a protective effect in having a dog that slowed down that progress in children.

27 Oct 2017 3:24 PM

The study was conducted at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and researchers believe theirs is the first piece of research to use actual samples of human airways to explore the potential harmful effects of e-cigarettes. (Photo: Pixabay)

Vaping may cause deadly lung diseases, says study

E-cigarettes appear to trigger same responses in body, that can lead to various diseases including asthma and inflammatory lung diseases.

21 Oct 2017 1:34 PM

Higher rate of mental illness among intelligent people may be down to the fact that highly intelligent people are hyper-aware of their environment and social cues. (Photo: AFP)

Higher intelligence may lead to mental illness, says study

Study offers unprecedented insight into links between intelligence and mental illness.

19 Oct 2017 10:35 AM

Asthmatic mothers-to-be more likely to give birth to underweight babies

Here is what researchers found.

05 Oct 2017 6:03 PM

'Vitamin D supplements may halve severe asthma attack risk'

Vitamin D may protect against attacks by boosting immune responses to respiratory viruses and dampening down harmful airway inflammation.

04 Oct 2017 2:00 PM

Perfumes, artificial fragrances might be lethal for health

One in three people experience symptoms including headaches, asthma and rashes due to a sensitivity to fragrances.

02 Oct 2017 6:11 PM

The medication, Montelukast, which is sold in the US as Singulair, is a commonly prescribed asthma medication.

Asthma medication may up risk of nightmares, health issues in children

Study sees high amount of patients reporting allergic granulomatous angiitis, a rare autoimmune disease.

22 Sep 2017 3:32 PM

Exposure to higher levels of all four allergens at age three months was associated with lower risk of developing asthma. (Photo: AFP)

Children being exposed to pets, germs early on have reduced risk of asthma later, says study

According to study, contact with felines, mice and cockroaches as early as three-months-old lower chance of having asthma.

22 Sep 2017 11:58 AM

Exposure to pet allergens in infancy may cut asthma risk

Additional research is needed to clarify the potential roles of these microbial exposures in asthma development.

20 Sep 2017 3:02 PM

Drastically reduce asthma symptoms with diet and exercise

The goal of a new study was to determine if non-obese asthma patients benefited from a healthier routine.

13 Sep 2017 1:52 PM

Respiratory tract infection puts kids at increased asthma risk

Early-life respiratory tract infections may influence the development of respiratory illnesses in the longer term.

10 Sep 2017 9:46 AM

Researchers find evidence natural selection ‘weeding out' a range of diseases

Here is what a new study's findings suggest.

07 Sep 2017 4:35 PM

Study reveals breastfeeding could reduce risk of asthma attack

Here's why.

05 Sep 2017 2:25 PM

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