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Maine Asthma Prevention and Control Program Recognized as National Model May 1, 2024 WASHINGTON – Every year in May, EPA marks Asthma Awareness Month to raise…

Credit: CC0 Public Domain Scientists at King's College London have discovered a new cause for asthma that sparks hope for treatment that…

People with allergy-induced asthma dread the time of year when pollen blankets cars, sidewalks, and anything outside. Even a gentle breeze causes individuals with the condition to experience such symptoms as wheezing, airway…

A protein that shuts down immune cells in the lungs could be key to a new treatment for asthma attacks, a new report says.…

The Federal Trade Commission filed an amicus brief explaining that pharmaceutical maker Teva has improperly listed patents in the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Orange Book and urged the court to order those listings removed.…

Washington, D.C., March 20, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) applauds a new rule by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that will drive America toward a future with zero vehicle…

March 5, 2024 -- Thunderstorm asthma can strike with little warning, leaving people with the symptoms of an asthma attack during or after the dark clouds pass. If you’re unfamiliar, the risk for a thunderstorm asthma attack grows when…

March 1, 2024—Early life exposure to air pollution may increase the risk of developing asthma by early or middle childhood—especially among socioeconomically disadvantaged children, according to a new study co-authored by Harvard T.H.…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Patients whose asthma is poorly controlled account for eight times excess greenhouse gas emissions…

1. IntroductionInhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are the most commonly used controller medications for asthma, which affects over 300 million people worldwide . However, a significant proportion of subjects continue to have exacerbations…

New USC research finds that children with asthma are 51 percent more likely to become obese over the next decade compared to kids who did not have respiratory condition. The study, published on Jan. 20 in the American Journal of…

May is Asthma Awareness Month, and the National Institutes of Health is finding solutions to improve the health of the nearly 25 million people in the United States who currently have asthma. In recent decades, the prevalence of asthma…

NIH Video: Patients and Scientists Work Together to Advance Asthma Research On World Asthma Day 2018, the National Institutes of Health stands with people worldwide to renew our commitment to advance understanding of asthma and…

Asthma patients, with a specific genetic profile, exhibit more intense symptoms following exposure to traffic pollution, according to researchers at the National Institutes of Health and collaborators. The study appeared online in…

Toddlers with asthma are more likely to become obese children, according to an international study led by USC scientists. The finding is a turnabout for children’s health as obesity has often been seen as a precursor to asthma…

Experimenting with mice, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers report that a low-calorie diet prevented asthma symptoms regardless of the diet's fat and sugar content. The researchers also say they…

A new study finds vitamin D may be protective among asthmatic obese children living in urban environments with high indoor air pollution. The study out of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, funded by the National…

A six-month study of children from Baltimore City by Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers has added to evidence that having more omega-3 fatty acids in the diet results in fewer asthma symptoms triggered by indoor air pollution.…

On World Asthma Day 2019, the National Institutes of Health stands with patients, families, advocates, researchers and health care professionals around the globe to raise awareness about this common chronic respiratory disease.…

By LEIGH HOPPER, USC PRESS COVERAGE: National Public Radio, Reuters, Improved air quality in the Los Angeles region is linked to roughly 20 percent fewer new asthma cases in children, according to a USC study that tracked…

Today on World Asthma Day, the National Institutes of Health stands with patients, families, advocates, researchers, and health care professionals to raise awareness about this common chronic respiratory disease, the people it…

On World Asthma Day, the National Institutes of Health reaffirms its commitment to research to improve the lives of people with asthma. More than 25 million people in the United States have asthma, including 5.1 million children,…

Researchers from the Gulf Long-term Follow-up Study (GuLF STUDY) found that workers involved in cleaning up the nation’s largest oil spill were 60% more likely than those who did not work on the cleanup to be diagnosed with asthma…

Today, the National Institutes of Health recognizes World Asthma Day and the innovative research that is helping to shed light on the disease, pave the way for effective treatments, and improve the lives of people who have asthma.…

1. IntroductionWildfires are a natural part of the ecological cycle termed the “fire regime” . The last few decades have witnessed a concerning surge in the frequency, size, and duration of wildfires . Despite efforts to suppress…

NIEHS scientists and grant recipients shined at the 2023 meeting of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI), held Feb. 24-27 in San Antonio, Texas. Presentations ranged from how climate change can influence…

Though World Asthma Day is observed once a year on May 2, asthma is top-of-mind every day for Stavros Garantziotis, M.D., who serves as medical director of the NIEHS Clinical Research Unit. “Good doctors have always approached the…

Today, May 2, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) recognizes World Asthma Day and the innovative research that is helping to shed light on the disease, pave the way for effective treatments, and improve the lives of people who have…

Housing policy may be a tool to reduce childhood asthma disparities, according to recent findings from the NIEHS-funded Mobility Asthma Project. Pollack conducts research at the intersection of housing and health to inform…

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On September 27, 2022, this report was posted online as an MMWR Early Release.Kevin C. Ma, PhD1,2; Amber Winn, MPH1; Heidi L. Moline, MD1; Heather M. Scobie, PhD1; Claire M. Midgley, PhD1; Hannah L. Kirking, MD1; Jennifer Adjemian,…

Discussion Cannabis industry employees are exposed to large quantities of ground product in some work areas, such as flower grinding and preroll production. Asthma, allergic rhinitis, and urticaria have been reported among cannabis…

The GuLF STUDY continues to follow the nearly 33,000 participants enrolled in the original study to monitor potential health outcomes and answer important public health questions. (Photo courtesy of Cheryl Casey /…

Files Download Bill Moore Interview_Consent_Form_5611112215.pdf (144 KB) Clinical Site Brandon, Vermont Keywords particle pollution, smoke, wildfire, asthma, COPD Disciplines Medical…

The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors six categories of health-related behaviors that contribute to the leading causes of death and disability among youth and adults, including— Behaviors that contribute to…

April 26, 2022 At a Glance A treatment for severe skin inflammation that works well in lean mice made the condition worse in obese mice because of immune-cell changes associated with obesity. The results highlight how obesity…

Inhale. Exhale. We do it every day, but some days it’s harder if you have asthma. Both kids and adults can go through repeated bouts of wheezing, trouble breathing, chest tightness, and nighttime or early morning coughing. If you have…

Hispanic communities engaged local leaders and business owners to improve health. Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: http://www.cdc.gov/SocialMedia/Tools/CommentPolicy.html This video can also be…

During a beach closure, water conditions are deemed unsafe for swimmers and other users. A beach advisory leaves it up to users as to whether they wish to risk going into the water. Shown here:…

Obama calls for action on climate change to fight asthma ...Video for Obama calls for action on climate change to fight asthmawww.dailymail.co.uk/.../Obama-calls-action-climate-ch...9 hours agoThe President says there must be action on…