Asthma & Allergies

Household Chemical DangersReported November 24, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Household products used on a daily basis could cause chemical exposure that’s hazardous to your health. According to a new study, common products like cleaners, beauty products, food packaging and electronics used in homes are a significant source of personal chemical exposure that … [Read more...]

Expert advice changes for preventing allergies in infants and children Reported January 07, 2008 CHICAGO - Breast-feeding helps prevent babies' allergies, but there's no good evidence for avoiding certain foods during pregnancy, using soy formula or delaying introduction of solid foods beyond six months. That's the word from the American Academy of Pediatrics, which is … [Read more...]

Mom’s Obesity Linked to Asthma in KidsReported May 20, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – Here’s another reason to maintain a healthy weight: obese women are more likely to end up with children who have asthma. This finding comes from researchers in The Netherlands who followed nearly 4,000 children from before birth up to age eight. About 20 percent of their mothers were … [Read more...]

Non-Smoking Lung CancerReported July 03, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) – About 15 percent of people with lung cancers have never smoked. A new study finds the cause could be linked to cells that cannot repair efficiently from environmental insults. The research was conducted by investigators from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. Researchers drew white blood cells from … [Read more...]

Recruiting Young SmokersReported July 21, 2008 ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The tobacco industry continues to recruit young smokers, even while overall cigarette sales are declining, according to a new study. Researchers at the Harvard School of Public Health uncovered a strategic effort by tobacco companies to recruit and addict young smokers through … [Read more...]

Spending time Outside may Decrease Asthma SeverityReported April 24, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Vitamin D may now be beneficial for more than simply strengthening bones. A recent study suggests low levels of vitamin D may be connected with a high severity of Asthma. A recent study conducted by Harvard Medical School incorporated 600 Costa Rican children … [Read more...]

Americans Living Longer Thanks to Cleaner AirReported January 23, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Americans can thank fresh air for increasing their life spans. Over recent decades, the average life expectancy in 51 cities across the United States increased by almost three years. Five months of that time is thanks to cleaner air. "Such a significant increase in … [Read more...]

Asthma Linked to PTSDReported November 19, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be a link between asthma and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). A new study from Columbia University looked at 3,065 male twin pairs who had lived together in their childhood and served on active military duty during the Vietnam War. It found patients with the … [Read more...]

Botox Sponge Replaces Needles for Rhinitis Patients Reported October 16, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- German researchers may have found a pain-free treatment for sneezing and sniffling rhinitis patients, replacing needles with soft sponges. Millions of American rhinitis patients suffer from an inflamed inner lining of their nose, causing itching, … [Read more...]

Childhood Food Allergies: Over Prepared? Reported September 1, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- More and more kids these days are carrying around adrenaline kits aimed at treating severe reactions due to food allergies. Are they really needed? Depends on who you talk to. According to a pro/con report … [Read more...]

Health care fails to meet demands October 9, 2006 When Kevin stopped attending the Asthma Reading and Advocacy Program at the King/Drew Medical Center six months ago, I figured that he would return soon. Kevin was one of my students in the South Central L.A. program. Its mission was to help youth with … [Read more...]

Fishy Diet Protects Babies from Eczema?Reported September 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fish is often a forbidden food when it comes to infants because of its allergenic properties; but now, experts say a diet that includes fish may protect babies from developing a common skin condition. Swedish researchers say infants who are fed fish before they are nine … [Read more...]

How to Kick the Smoking HabitReported August 26, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research shows statewide tobacco control programs may be the most effective option to reduce the financial and health burden of smoking. Results of a University of California, San Diego, study show California saved $86 billion on personal health care costs between the start of its … [Read more...]

Peanut allergies strike earlier, study saysReported December 03, 2007 CHICAGO (Reuters) - Allergies to peanuts and other foods are showing up in children at younger ages for reasons that are not clear, researchers said on Monday, and some urged parents to postpone exposing susceptible children to peanuts. In a study of 140 children with peanut allergies, the median age of … [Read more...]

More Peanut Butter, Please!Reported May 05, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If you’re one of the 1.5 million people in the United States suffering from a peanut allergy, there’s good news. Experts anticipate some form of immunotherapy for peanut allergy to be available within the next five years. Peanut allergy is becoming more common, but it is … [Read more...]

Allergies May Raise Blood Cancer RiskThursday, November 18, 2004 NEW YORK (Reuters Health)--In contrast to some earlier reports, allergic conditions appear to increase, rather than decrease, the risk of leukemia and lymphoma, according to a Swedish study. Depending on the root cause of allergies, theories predict that allergic conditions … [Read more...]

Study: Stop Smoking Treatments Don’t LastReported July 15, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) There are a variety of treatments available to help people quit smoking, but evidence shows their effects are not long lasting. A team of researchers at McGill University and the University of Montreal tested six products – varenicline, nicotine nasal spray, buprotion … [Read more...]

Welsh mums-to-be 'more likely to smoke' November 05, 2007 Welsh mums-to-be are more likely to smoke than any of their counterparts in other parts of the UK, it has been revealed. Figures released by Dr Tony Jewell, Wales' chief medical officer, show nearly four in ten pregnant women in Wales smoke at some stage during their pregnancy, with more than one … [Read more...]

Asthma More Severe in Obese Patients Reported May 23, 2007 SAN FRANCISCO (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Of people with asthma, those who are obese are 66 percent more likely to report severe symptoms than their thinner counterparts, report researchers from Emory Crawford Long Hospital in Atlanta. In this new study of 5,741 asthmatic patients, researchers report obese patients … [Read more...]

Breast not Best for AsthmaSeptember 14, 2007 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- There may be lots of good reasons to breastfeed your baby, but protecting him from asthma apparently isn't one of them. A large study conducted by European investigators reveals breastfeeding has no effect on the development of asthma and allergies in the children at the age … [Read more...]

Children's Asthma Masks Fall Down Reported February 10, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Face masks used to deliver asthma medications to very young children may not always get the job done, report researchers from Wake Forrest University in Winston-Salem, N.C. The study reveals serious deficiencies with … [Read more...]

Doctors Heat Up Asthma Reported October 12, 2009 ST. LOUIS (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Fifteen-million Americans have asthma -- narrowing and inflammation of the airways that can be uncomfortable, even fatal in the most serious cases. This fall, the FDA is looking at a new drug-free treatment for patients with severe, uncontrolled asthma … doctors are using … [Read more...]

For Lung Transplants, More is BetterReported January 27, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- The number of lung transplants performed at a hospital could mean life or death for patients seeking the surgery, new research suggests. In the first overall assessment of lung transplant success rates in the United States and Canada, researchers found institutions that … [Read more...]

Improving Lung Function Reported July 17, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- If asthmatic smokers break the habit, their lung function will improve. A study released this week reveals after just a week without cigarettes, smokers with asthma can expect to be breathing much easier. … [Read more...]

Asthma risk increases in children treated for HIVReported June 11, 2008 HOUSTON -- (June 11, 2008) -- Children whose immune systems rebound after treatment with potent anti-viral drugs for HIV infection face an increased risk of developing asthma, said a federally funded consortium of researchers led by those from Baylor College of Medicine in a report that appears online … [Read more...]

Mothers-to-be Need Vitamin E Reported September 4, 2006 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- A child's risk of developing asthma may be established long before he ever takes his first breath. According to a new study out of the Scotland, kids born to mothers who consumed the lowest levels of vitamin E while … [Read more...]

Asthmatics Often Have Reflux, But Don't Know ItMonday, November 22, 2004 NEW YORK (Reuters Health)--People with asthma often have gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD), but typical symptoms such as frequent heartburn may be absent, according to Finnish doctors. Dr. Toni O. Kiljander and Dr. Jukka O. Laitinen from Tampere University Hospital investigated … [Read more...]

Removing Tonsils and Adenoids Helps Asthma Reported May 27, 2005 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Asthma is the most common cause of hospitalization for children, and now, a new study finds a common surgery may help asthmatic children. The research finds removing tonsils and adenoids leads to improvement of the lower … [Read more...]

Stopping Peanut AllergiesReported March 20, 2009 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- Doctors may have found a cure for dangerous peanut allergies. Childhood allergies to peanuts have become widespread in recent years, causing potentially life-threatening reactions when exposed, even in trace amounts, to peanuts. Now, in a groundbreaking study, doctors found exposing … [Read more...]

Unique Asthma Strikes ChildrenReported November 10, 2008 (Ivanhoe Newswire) -- New research clarifies the link between a certain genetic variant and asthma in children. Although the variant has been known to be associated with asthma in children, the new study shows it to be associated with asthma in children age 4 or younger. The results also show the risk … [Read more...]