Oily Fish Consumption During Pregnancy May Reduce Risk Of Asthma In Child: Study

Children born to mothers who eat oily fish such as salmon during pregnancy may be less likely to have asthma compared to children whose mothers do not eat it, according to a new research.
The study, led by Professor Philip Calder of the University of Southampton, was presented at the recent Experimental Biology Congress in San Diego. The professor won the Danone International Prize for Nutrition for his research on fatty acid metabolism and functionality, focusing notably on the immune, inflammatory and cardiometabolic systems.....

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Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity raise asthma attack risk

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and obesity raise asthma attack risk. Lead author of the study Anju Elizabeth Joham said, “A greater proportion of women with polycystic ovary syndrome report asthma, and the results of this study suggest that asthma is associated with PCOS and excess weight. These findings highlight that polycystic ovary syndrome is a complex disorder that includes significant inflammatory underpinnings. These results also raise awareness of the need to consider higher risks in other health areas in this condition”.....

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Smartphone App Found to Aid in Asthma Management, Especially During Pregnancy

Asthma is a major and growing public health concern for which there is currently no cure, although symptoms can be controlled. Asthma management is particularly important in pregnant women, as heightened risks of preterm birth, pre-eclampsia, restricted fetal growth, and a cesarean procedure are recognized in these asthma patients.....

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