Research links infants’ microbiome to development of immune system, allergic diseases and asthma

HOUSTON – A number of studies related to the Wayne County Health Environment Allergy and Asthma Longitudinal Study in Detroit (WHEALS) were released Feb. 21 at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Annual Meeting.
Researchers can confirm our microbiome, or gut bacteria, is related to establishment of our immune system – especially in infants. Moreover, breastfeeding may influence THE number of types of bacterial and their diversity in the early-life gut microbiome.....

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Seaweed a new weapon against asthma

Almost 26 million Americans – and 235 million people worldwide! – have asthma. And I’m one of them. A recent study showed that asthma in the US is not well controlled. This is due to several factors, not the least of is the onerousness of treatment. It’s a lifetime battle to control, and we often have multiple pills, nose sprays, and the ubiquitous inhaler. Asthma is often treated with steroids – which can come with significant side effects.....

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Could Targeting Our Antioxidant Defense System Prevent Asthma?

Today’s guest blog is from Emma Larkin, PhD, Research Assistant Professor in the Center for Asthma and Environment Research, Vanderbilt University Medical Center.  She writes about a study she recently published in the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care.....

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