Study maps how birth order tracks disease risk across 10 million siblings
Across millions of US siblings, researchers mapped 569 diagnoses to examine where birth-order patterns diverge and whether they…
TGA approves new severe asthma treatment Exdensur for Australians
A newly registered asthma treatment has been given the green light by the Therapeutic Goods of Australia (TGA),…
Common allergy medications offer no real relief for eczema patients
It’s typical for someone looking for relief from dry, itchy, red and irritated skin – also known as…
Study questions antihistamine use for managing eczema symptoms
Adding oral antihistamines to existing eczema treatments is unlikely to lead to clinically important reductions in eczema and itch…
Breastfeeding infants linked to higher allergy rates in young childrem
While the benefits of exclusively breastfeeding an infant have been well studied, a new study has found a…
Fish oil supplementation during pregnancy changes two childhood brain metabolic markers
A decade after mothers received EPA- and DHA-rich fish oil, MRI scans revealed subtle metabolic differences in their…
Voice Changes Measured by Phone Can Predict Asthma Flare-Ups 3 Days in Advance
Sami Simons and Loes van Bemmel – Credit: ERJ Open Research / Sami Simons / SWNS Voice changes…
Secondhand smoke exposure linked to higher blood cadmium levels
A new study finds that adults who simply breathe in secondhand cigarette smoke have about 1.5 times more of the…
Targeting Delivery to the Lungs: Inhaled Vitamin D Could Be New Strategy
Newswise — People with chronic lung diseases like chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, and cystic fibrosis tend…
Genetic data may predict steroid side effect risk
Oral corticosteroids (OCSs) are widely used and effective in the treatment of chronic inflammatory conditions such as arthritis,…
Study finds indoor cats do not trigger child asthma flares
Asthma is the most common chronic disease and one of the main causes of hospitalization among children. The…
World Asthma Day highlights need for greater inhaler access
Respiratory consultant emphasises the importance of personalised action plans to manage symptoms, while community care brings positive benefits…