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Boys More Likely to Outgrow Asthma New research may offer insight into key differences in asthma progression between males and females. Link Found Between Asthma and GERD Chronic heartburn may alter the immune system and raise the risk of asthma, according to a new study that helps explain why so many people with asthma also suffer from gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). Olympics in Beijing: Air Quality Woes Olympic athletes preparing for the games in Beijing are worried about the impact of the city's air pollution on their athletic performance -- and their health. Watching Salt Intake Won?t Ease Asthma Cutting back on salt and following a low-sodium diet isn?t likely to improve asthma symptoms, according to a new study. Ulcer Germ May Curb Asthma The H. pylori bacterium can cause ulcers, but kids with H. pylori may be less likely to have asthma, a study shows. Think Your Asthma Is Under Control? Think Again Most people with asthma say they have their disease under control, but experts say their symptoms tell otherwise. Sugar Intake Linked to Kids' Asthma? Sugar might do more than just plump up our children, it could also help give them asthma, animal research suggests. Stronger Warnings Urged on Asthma Drugs An advisory panel recommended stronger warnings for a pair of popular asthma drugs, saying they should alert doctors and patients that the drugs could increase risks of dangerous side effects in children. Spray Cleaners May Up Asthma Risk Using spray home cleaning products, even as little as once a week, may increase an adult's risk for developing asthma symptoms, a new study shows. Smoke Danger From California Wildfires Smoke from California wildifires can create health hazards, especially for people with lung conditions. Oral Drops Cut Kids? Asthma Symptoms An oral alternative to allergy shots shows promise for the treatment of children with allergic asthma, a review of the research shows. Report: Polluted Air Puts Millions at Risk Up to 125 million Americans are breathing air that puts their health at risk, a report released by the American Lung Association estimates. Pesticides May Up Asthma in Farm Women Growing up on a farm greatly reduces asthma risk -- but farm women who use pesticides are more likely than nonusers to have allergic asthma. Panel Insists Smog, Deaths Linked A National Academy of Sciences panel has concluded that short-term exposure to ozone pollution is directly linked to poor health in humans, batting down White House contentions that the link between the pollution and early death was unclear. Nutty Diet in Pregnancy: Asthma Risk? Pregnant women who eat nuts or nut products such as peanut butter every day during pregnancy may increase their offspring's chances of developing asthma by Not All Asthma Created Equal Key physiological differences exist between patients with severe, hard-to-treat asthma and patients with milder forms of the disease. Those differences could lead to targeted treatments. Moms' Stress Tied to Kids' Asthma Risk Children's odds of developing asthma may be higher if their mothers are under long-term stress, a Canadian study shows. Mom?s Heartburn Meds Carry Asthma Risk? If you?re one of the millions of women who suffer from heartburn during pregnancy, a cautionary note: New research suggests that some acid-blocking drugs used to treat the condition can raise the odds that your child will develop asthma. Iraq War Vets Return With Lung Disease Some U.S. soldiers returning from the war in Iraq are bringing lung disease home with them. FDA Checks Into Singulair Suicide Risk The FDA is investigating a possible association between the drug Singulair and behavior/mood changes, suicidality (suicidal thinking and behavior), and suicide. Extra Weight Adds to Asthma's Toll Just 5 pounds of weight gain could make a difference for asthma patients trying to keep their condition under control, research shows. Early Day Care May Lower Asthma Risk Attending day care from early infancy may help protect high-risk children from developing asthma, new research suggests. Does Asthma Increase Adult Suicide Risk? New research suggests a link between asthma and an increased risk for suicide attempts in adults, but not suicidal thoughts without attempts. Dodging Traffic Pollution's Lung Effects Air pollution from diesel fumes may cause lung inflammation in asthma patients, a British study shows. Diet May Defy Kids' Asthma, Allergies Kids who eat lots of fish and certain veggies including tomatoes may be less likely to get asthma and skin allergies, a Spanish study shows.

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