“Children born in areas with increased traffic-related pollution may be at greater risk of developing asthma due to genetic changes acquired in the womb, according to new research from the University of Cincinnati (UC) and Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health.” read more…
Entries categorized as ‘Asthma’
Lengthy Daily Stints In Front Of The TV Linked To Doubled Childhood Asthma Risk
June 18, 2009 · Comments Off
“Young children who spend more than two hours glued to the TV every day double their subsequent risk of developing asthma, indicates research published ahead of print in Thorax.” read more…
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Obese Moms, Asthmatic Kids
June 15, 2009 · Comments Off
“Babies born to obese mothers may have an increased risk of asthma, according to data from a new study to be presented on May 19 at the 105th International Conference of the American Thoracic Society in San Diego.” read more…
2 Hours Glued to TV Doubles Kids’ Asthma Risk
March 5, 2009 · Comments Off
“Children who watch TV for more than two hours a day or are otherwise inactive have a doubled risk for asthma, according to a U.K. study.” read more…
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Asthma May Start in the Womb
February 28, 2009 · Comments Off
“Children born in areas heavy traffic areas could be at risk of developing asthma due to genetic changes brought on by pollution and acquired in the womb, a study suggests.” read more…
Folate in Early Pregnancy May Boost Wheezing in Baby
December 2, 2008 · Comments Off
” Infants whose mothers take folic acid (folate) during early pregnancy may have an increased risk for respiratory illness, according to a Norwegian study.” read more…
Categories: Asthma · Synthetic Vitamins
Researchers link C-section babies to asthma risk
December 2, 2008 · Comments Off
” Babies born by Caesarean section are more likely to develop asthma than children delivered naturally, Swiss researchers said on Tuesday.” read more…
Categories: Asthma · Cesarean Birth
Farm pregnancy ‘cuts asthma risk’
September 19, 2008 · Comments Off
“Living on a farm during pregnancy may help reduce the chance of the child developing asthma, eczema and even hayfever, say scientists.” read more…
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Rodent studies suggest mother’s diet can affect genes and offspring’s risk of allergic asthma
September 19, 2008 · Comments Off
“A pregnant mouse’s diet can induce epigenetic changes that increase the risk her offspring will develop allergic asthma, according to researchers at National Jewish Health and Duke University Medical Center.” read more…
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