Researchers have found an association between exposure to BPA and an elevated risk for asthma in young children.
Asthma
Allergies, Asthma and Why Kids Can’t Sleep
According to a 2011 study in the journal Pediatrics, by Michelle M. Garrison, a research scientist at Seattle Children’s Research Institute,… Read more »
Urine Test Predicts Asthma in Kids
A researcher with the AllerGen research network in Canada is hoping a urine test he’s developing will turn the grey… Read more »
Asthma Stays With You for Life
A large Canadian study shows that once you’re diagnosed with asthma, you’re likely to be stuck with it for life.… Read more »
Moderate Drinking May Protect Against Asthma
Those who are moderate imbibers of wine and beer may be staving off asthma. But don’t drink too much!
Gene Linked to Asthma in African-Americans
As many as 29 percent of those of African descent are found to have a gene that makes them susceptible to asthma.
Asthma Increases Other Risks
A new study shows that having asthma increases the risk of developing diabetes and heart disease.
Paint in Kids’ Rooms Blamed for Asthma
Children sleeping in bedrooms where they are exposed to high concentrations of a type of volatile organic compound found in… Read more »
Can Facebook Trigger Asthma?
A heartbroken 18-year-old man experienced shortness of breath whenever viewing his ex-girlfriend’s profile.
Vitamin D May Combat Mold
More praise for vitamin D. New research suggests it may be effective in treating mold allergy that is a common trigger in asthma flare-ups.