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Adventitious changes in cellular DNA can endanger the whole organism, as they may lead to life-threatening illnesses like cancer. Researchers at LMU ...

Vitamin D could provide new and effective treatments for asthma

Vitamin D has the potential to significantly reduce the symptoms of asthma, according to a new study from the Medical Research Council ...

Allergic Disease Worsens Respiratory Symptoms and Exacerbations in COPD

Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who also have allergic disease have higher levels of respiratory symptoms and are at higher risk for COPD exacerbations, according to a new study from researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. ... Full story

URMC Opens Clinic, Initiates Research on Rare Lung Disease in Women

LAM Strikes Young, as Women Begin Careers and Start Families ... Full story

Asthma study finds children being stigmatised in India

By Richard North - Chidren with asthma in India are being prevented from receiving effective treatment by a range of widely-held myths and misconceptions, says a University of Sydney study. ... Full story

Defects in Developmental Pathway Associated with Congenital Condition of Heart-Lung Connection

Mutation Causing Wrong-Way Plumbing Explains One Type of Blue-Baby Syndrome ... Full story

Lung Volume Reduction Surgery Provides New Lease on Life for Woman with COPD

Chicago - Surgical procedure improves quality of life for patients with severe emphysema ... Full story

New research reveals swimming beneficial for young people with asthma

New research by medical students working in the Breathe Well Centre of Research Excellence at the UTAS School of Medicine has revealed swimming has health benefits for young people with asthma, with no adverse effects on asthma control or exacerbations. ... Full story

NIH statement on Asthma Awareness Month

For Asthma Awareness Month 2013, the National Institutes of Health stands with the international community to renew our dedication to improving the quality of life for the estimated 300 million people living with asthma worldwide. To most effectively manage asthma, we need to address the disproportionate impact of the disease on minorities and families at or below the poverty line. NIH is committed to reducing asthma disparities and improving asthma control for all who live with the disease. ... Full story

Low-cost diagnosis heralds new phase in battle against smear-negative tuberculosis

Researchers at the Institute of Tropical Medicine (ITM) have successfully developed and tested a combination of simple clinical, radiological and laboratory tools to diagnose smear-negative tuberculosis (SN-TB). ... Full story

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