A collaborative effort between researchers at the Henan Academy of Innovations in Medical Science, Zhengzhou University, and Shenzhen University School of Medicine has provided the first proof-of-principle study demonstrating that targeting a receptor on the surface of anti-inflammatory regulatory T cells (Tregs) can restore their function and alleviate asthma in mice. The study, published March … Read more
From blood sugar control to immune and gut effects, camel milk is drawing scientific interest as a functional food, but this review says any promise must be weighed against the real safety risks of drinking it raw. Review: Camel Milk as a Functional Food: Nutritional Composition, Health-Promoting Benefits, and Safety Considerations. Image Credit: MehmetO / … Read more
As the seasons begin to change, many people have welcomed the clear blue skies and blooming flowers. However, others might be focusing more on the impact spring has started to have on their lungs. We spoke to Karen Spillett, deputy head of health advice at the charity Asthma + Lung UK, who explained how this … Read more
A new molecular analysis reveals that many patients labeled as cockroach-allergic may actually be reacting to shared proteins found across mites, seafood, and insects, highlighting the need for more precise allergy diagnostics. Study: Cockroach sensitization and its hidden links to mite and food allergens. Image Credit: kaninw / Shutterstock A recent study published in Scientific Reports … Read more
Bedfont® Scientific Limited, an innovative med-tech company specializing in medical breath analysis devices, welcomes the new study at University Hospital Southampton exploring whether enhanced asthma check-ups can reduce inhaler use among children. For over 15 years, Bedfont® has supported improved asthma care with its NObreath® Fractional exhaled Nitric Oxide (FeNO) device, which measures airway inflammation … Read more
In many households in Mabopane and Soshanguve — townships on the northern outskirts of South Africa’s City of Tshwane that are marked by high poverty, unemployment and informal economic activity — evenings follow a familiar pattern. When electricity cuts occur or power becomes unaffordable, families turn to gas stoves, paraffin heaters, or wood and coal … Read more
For adults with asthma, having fans, air purifiers or other ventilation and exhaust systems – especially in kitchens and bathrooms – is one of the best ways to reduce the risk of flare-ups at home. That’s the key finding of a large, statewide survey of how household environments affect adults with asthma in Texas. Most studies of … Read more
Researchers at the Technical University of Denmark have patented a method that uses metabolites from bifidobacteria to reduce the risk of allergies and asthma in children. They believe their finding could have a major impact in preventing these chronic conditions, which are some of the most common diseases among children. “The key breakthrough is that … Read more
Study: The ratio of circulatory levels of sphingolipids to steroids predicts asthma exacerbations. Image Credit: Prostock-studio / Shutterstock In a recent study in the journal Nature Communications, researchers analyzed medical records and blood samples from over 2,500 biobank participants with asthma to identify a novel predictive biomarker for future asthma exacerbations. The study used a metabolomics … Read more
For millions of people, climate change is already affecting their breathing, from asthma attacks caused by pollution to lung damage from wildfire smoke, and the very same health systems treating these conditions are themselves contributing to global warming. Climate extremes and poor air quality are driving a rise in respiratory diseases, mainly through worsening air … Read more