Call for action as asthma deaths rise to highest in a decade

Campaigners have called for “rapid action” after the number of asthma deaths in Scotland rose to the highest level for more than a decade. A total of 122 people died from an asthma attack last year, an increase of 50 from 2014, figures from the National Records of Scotland show. Women were more than twice as likely to die from an asthma attack, with 87 female deaths and 35 male in 2015.....

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Asthma-friendly Kitchen: Healthy Breakfast

One of the best ways to prepare for a busy day of work or play is to eat a healthy breakfast, one with lots of protein that will keep you energized all day. An omelet fits the bill. An egg is only 70 calories and packed with high-quality protein that helps you feel full longer and stay energized. When mixed with dark leafy greens like kale and spinach, you have a powerful meal chock-full of iron, vitamins (A, C and K) and minerals that are essential for bone health and a strong immune system.....

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WCCT Featured In Publication Of Asthma Clinical Research Results

COSTA MESA, Calif., Aug. 11, 2016 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- WCCT Global, a full service CRO headquartered in Orange County, CA, will be featured in an upcoming publication regarding successful results from asthma clinical research conducted at their Phase I-IV Costa mesa clinical pharmacology unit. Over the years, this CPU has conducted numerous asthma clinical trials in patients, special populations, and healthy volunteers, and was thus well-equipped to host this successful program.....

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