Breakthrough in asthma research
September 19th, 2012 - 1:33 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 19 (IANS) Scientists may have hit upon an effective way to block asthma attacks by identifying the two most significant biological triggers that bring them on.Researchers from the ... Read more...
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Super cooling coal smoke can slash noxious emissions
August 28th, 2012 - 3:19 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 28 (IANS) Super cooling coal smoke would slash emission of carbon dioxide (CO2) and dangerous chemicals by more than 90 percent, according to a simple math-driven formula designed ... Read more...
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Certain foods can stave off chronic diseases
February 20th, 2012 - 9:24 pm ICT by IANS
Toronto, Feb 20 (IANS) Certain foods could give you extra protection against chronic diseases.Researchers from the University of Guelph led by Brian McBride, have found a way to enrich ... Read more...
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Gates to raise awareness in China about passive smoking
June 12th, 2011 - 6:25 pm ICT by IANS
Beijing, June 12 (IANS) Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates has undertaken a new mission - to raise awareness in China about the dangers of passive smoking.Gates is partnering Robin ... Read more...
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Why does flu trigger asthma?
May 30th, 2011 - 3:57 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, May 30 (IANS) When asthmatic children are infected with flu, they often land in the hospital gasping for air.
Researchers from Children's Hospital in Boston have found a previously ... Read more...
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Omalizumab ‘cuts seasonal asthma attacks in youth’
March 17th, 2011 - 6:13 pm ICT by ANI
London, Mar 17 (ANI): A clinical trial has found that the drug omalizumab, sold under the brand name Xolair, nearly eliminated seasonal increases in asthma attacks and decreased asthma symptoms among inner-city ... Read more...
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New device can predict asthma attacks
February 10th, 2011 - 2:22 pm ICT by ANI
London, Feb 10 (ANI): Researchers have developed a new device that can tell if an asthma sufferer is close to having an attack hours in advance.The handheld sensor could give patients vital ... Read more...
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Exposure to smokers ’still a major cause of asthma attacks in kids’
January 28th, 2011 - 6:16 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 28 (ANI): A survey has found that exposure to smokers is still a major cause of asthma attacks in children in the United States.During Aug. and Sept. 2010, the C.S. ... Read more...
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Air pollution may have triggered 29,000 yearly deaths
December 21st, 2010 - 2:30 pm ICT by IANS
London, Dec 21 (IANS) Air pollution may have triggered the premature yearly deaths of at least 29,000 people in Britain alone.But the figure could be as high as 200,000 deaths a year ... Read more...
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Air travelers ‘at risk from disease-causing secondhand smoke’
November 27th, 2010 - 2:49 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 27 (ANI): One in four of the largest U.S. airports still allows smoking indoors, potentially exposing travelers and workers to disease-causing secondhand smoke, according to a report by the Centers ... Read more...
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Man suffers an asthma attack after seeing his ex-girlfriend “befriend” other guys on Facebook
November 19th, 2010 - 9:23 pm ICT by Aishwarya Bhatt
Naples, Nov 19 (THAINDIAN NEWS) An 18 year old man suffered an asthma attack after he saw his ex-girlfriend’s updates on the social networking site Facebook.Apparently, his girlfriend dumped him and ... Read more...
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Food allergies linked to higher risk of asthma attacks
October 4th, 2010 - 6:11 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Oct 4 (ANI): A new study has revealed that individuals with food allergies are more likely to have asthma attacks.Food allergies are more common among people with asthma and may contribute ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Allergy shots beneficial for some asthmatics, risky for others
August 9th, 2010 - 6:09 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 9 (ANI): A new study has revealed that allergy shots that reduce symptoms of asthma, use of inhaled medications and allergy-related asthma attacks may have side effects.The side effects could ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Oak moth pest could pose significant health risk to humans: Study
August 3rd, 2010 - 2:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, August 3 (ANI): The caterpillar of the oak processionary moth, which damages oak trees, could pose a danger to humans too, says a study.The moth, found mostly in trees in west ... Read more...
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Exposure to fungus in homes may cause severe asthma attacks in some
June 24th, 2010 - 5:40 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 23 (ANI): Researchers have found that exposure to high levels of fungus may increase the risk of severe asthma attacks among people with certain chitinase gene variants."We found that the ... Read more...
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‘One size fits all’ jab for allergies to hit shelves
June 22nd, 2010 - 5:24 pm ICT by ANI
London, June 22 (ANI): A "one size fits all" jab that wards off asthma, eczema, hay fever and even peanut allergies could hit shelves within four to five years.Swiss researchers have claimed ... Read more...
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Indian-origin scientist suggests use of CT scans for severe asthma
June 15th, 2010 - 3:14 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, June 15 (ANI): An Indian-origin researcher is investigating the use of CT (Computed Tomography) scanning for patients suffering from severe asthma.Dr Sumit Gupta, a postgraduate student at the University of Leicester, ... Read more...
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New sensor to help detect, combat diabetes, breast cancer
January 22nd, 2010 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Jan 22 (ANI): University of Florida engineers have developed a tiny sensor that would help in easy diagnosis of variety of diseases such as diabetes, asthma or breast cancer.They have designed ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
The Rachael Ray Show: Jo Frost and Melina Kanakaredes
January 13th, 2010 - 12:21 am ICT by Angela Kaye Mason
By Angela Kaye Mason
Jan 12 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The first guest today on "The Rachael Ray Show," Jo Frost, has earned the title "Supernanny," which is the name of her show. She ... Read more...
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9/11 responders twice as likely to have asthma: Study
November 4th, 2009 - 1:22 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Nov 4 (ANI): Rescue workers exposed to dust and pollutants following the 2001 World Trade Center (WTC) terrorist attacks suffer from asthma at more than twice the rate of the general ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Gut worms may help provide protection against allergy
September 27th, 2009 - 12:34 pm ICT by ANI
London, Sept 27 (ANI): A new study in Vietnam has found that parasitic gut worms like the hookworm might help in the treatment of asthma and other allergies.Infection with hookworm and other ... Read more...
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Breathing technique can reduce asthma severity
September 21st, 2009 - 4:31 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Sept 21 (ANI): Asthmatics can improve their conditions by changing the way they breathe, say experts.Thomas Ritz and Alicia Meuret, from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, have developed a four-week program ... Read more...
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Breathing technique can reduce frequency, severity of asthma attacks
September 21st, 2009 - 3:44 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Sep 21 (IANS) As the health care reform debate turns to cutting costs and improving treatment outcomes, two professors at Southern Methodist University in Dallas in the US are expanding a ... Read more...
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Scientists identify ‘tipping points’ at which sudden shifts to new conditions occur
September 3rd, 2009 - 3:33 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, September 3 (ANI): In a new research, scientists have identified 'tipping points' at which sudden shifts to new conditions occur in the world.The research was done by Martin Scheffer of Wageningen ... Read more...
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Global warming bringing more extreme heat waves
August 30th, 2009 - 2:56 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, August 30 (ANI): A new report from the National Wildlife Federation and Physicians for Social Responsibility, US, has determined that global warming is bringing more frequent and severe heat waves and ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Foul odour from industrial chicken rendering facilities may soon be history
August 27th, 2009 - 12:18 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 27 (ANI): A research team led by Indian-origin scientist from North Carolina State University has devised a new technique that can help eliminate foul odour and air pollutants from industrial ... Read more...
Posted in Health Science |
Women with large waistlines more likely to have asthma
August 26th, 2009 - 3:24 pm ICT by IANS
Washington, Aug 26 (IANS) Women with large waistlines are more likely to develop asthma even if they have a normal body weight, a new study suggests.
Obesity is a risk factor for adult ... Read more...
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Laughter may be the ‘worst’ medicine for asthmatics
August 24th, 2009 - 12:47 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Aug 24 (ANI): A good laugh is considered to be the best medicine, but a new research suggests that it may trigger serious asthma attacks.This makes laughter a serious matter for ... Read more...
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Indian origin boffin’s discovery may lead to powerful new asthma treatment
August 12th, 2009 - 1:48 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, Aug 12 (ANI): A research team, including an Indian origin boffin, has made a new discovery that may lead to a powerful new treatment for asthma.Researchers at the University of ... Read more...
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New drug-free treatment for patients with severe asthma
May 19th, 2009 - 2:32 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 19 (ANI): A new drug-free treatment has been found to benefit patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma, say researchers.Asthmatx Inc has developed a device called Alair Bronchial Thermoplasty System, which has ... Read more...
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Asthma self-management programs improve drug adherence, disease control
May 7th, 2009 - 3:29 pm ICT by ANI
Washington, May 7 (ANI): Self-management programs for asthma patients could improve adherence to medications, and leads to better disease control, according to a study.Researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, say ... Read more...
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Asthma control is appalling in most countries
May 4th, 2009 - 12:17 am ICT by admin
By Bobby RamakantMore than 300 million people around the world have asthma, and the disease imposes a heavy burden on individuals, families, and societies.The Global Burden of Asthma Report, indicates that asthma ... Read more...
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Lily Allen kicks the butt after asthma attacks
April 13th, 2009 - 5:30 pm ICT by ANI
London, Apr 13 (ANI): After suffering two asthma attacks in a row, Lily Allen has decided to quit smoking.The 'Smile' hitmaker choked on falafel before having a second asthma attack within a ... Read more...
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Now, a GPS-enabled inhaler to pinpoint areas that trigger asthmatic attacks
April 13th, 2009 - 12:01 pm ICT by ANI
Melbourne, Apr 13 (ANI): In a breakthrough study, scientists from University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a GPS-enabled inhaler that can help pinpoint the areas that trigger asthmatic attacks."Asthma is unique in that ... Read more...
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Thailand prescribes bug-free diet for asthma patients
March 22nd, 2009 - 11:57 am ICT by IANS
Bangkok, March 22 (DPA) Thailand's health ministry has warned people suffering from asthma and allergies to avoid eating fried insects, a popular street-stall snack in Bangkok and other cities, media reports said ... Read more...
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