Dietary intake of two fatty acids, omega-3 and omega-6, may have opposite effects on the severity of asthma in children and may also play opposite roles in modifying their response to indoor air pollution, according to new research.
When researchers examined mice that had recovered from severe influenza, they came upon a surprising discovery: Taste bud cells had grown in the animals’ lungs. The team believes the cells may play a role in immunity.
New research suggests a hormone released from fat tissue is critical in the development of obesity-related asthma and may be a target of future treatments for the disease.
Teens and young adults who were exposed to HIV and antiretroviral therapy before birth but are HIV-negative themselves are at increased risk of obesity and asthma-like symptoms.
The human body is full of mucus. This viscous goo isn’t just a nuisance that gets coughed up or sneezed out — it can bind to drugs, toxins or microbes, potentially impacting human health. However, relatively little is known about such interactions. Now,...
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