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Gene Linked to High Asthma Risk in African-Americans Discovered

Researchers found a gene, PYHIN1, and its variations may account for a large proportion of asthma risk in people of African descent. The recent study, published in Nature Genetics, pooled together data from nine independent research groups, including nearly 6,500 patients, about half of which who had asthma.
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Cephalon Investor Meeting Takeaways on Acquisiton by Teva: Analyst

RBC Capital Markets hosted an investor meeting with Cephalon Inc.'s (NASDAQ: CEPH) chief financial officer Wilco Groenhuysen and chief marketing officer Lesley Russell. The brokerage listed out key takeaways regarding the proposed acquisition of Cephalon by Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. (NASDAQ: TEVA).

10 Great Cities for People With Asthma

Every year, the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America ranks 100 largest metropolitan areas in the U.S. from worst to best. This is based on how challenging it is for persons with asthma to live there. The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America thinks of wide range of factors like the asthma rate, pollen counts, air quality and the number of asthma specialists found in the area.
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The Consumption of Raw Milk Holds Potential Health Risks

According to the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the consumption of raw milk holds potential health risks because of the dangerous microorganisms it contains. Despite the warning from the FDA, raw milk drinkers and producers defy it. They say it is a healthier approach in drinking milk
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Asthma Rates Rising According to CDC

Even though there have been improvements with regards to air quality and the decrease of cigarette smoking in the United States, asthma rates are on the rise across the country. The United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made this statement.
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A dose of vitamin D can control asthma, and Parkinson’s disease

We all know that sunlight can help our body generate vitamin D which a vital nutrient to ward off asthma and Parkinson's diseases later in life. A 60-year study by US researchers finds that vitamin D added to an asthma action plan may improve asthma control.
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Asthma drug found to help patients with multiple sclerosis

In a study done by the Harvard Medical School and team it was seen that patients with multiple sclerosis when given albuterol, a medication used to treat respiratory diseases like asthma, they showed an enhanced neural response and the nerve cells improved in health.
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Breathing device helps reduce weight

A breathing instrument for treating asthma that had suppressed appetite and reduced weight of patients is now being marketed as a weight-loss device.
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Asthma inhalers may increase risk of prostate cancer

According to a recent study conducted by Australian scientists -published in the Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention journal, the drugs used in the treatment of asthma by thousands of men may be increasing the risk of developing prostate cancer.

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