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Mom’s Pollen Exposure Linked to Child’s Asthma

A woman’s exposure to high pollen levels in late pregnancy increases the risk of early asthma in the child.

This is according to a new study from Sweden’s Umeå University.

Stomach Bug May Help Control Diabetes

A stomach bacterium believed to cause health problems such as gastritis, ulcers, and gastric cancer may play a dual role by balancing the stomach’s ecosystem and controlling body weight and glucose tolerance, according to research from Virginia Tech.

Living Closer to the Equator Can Raise Allergy Risk

Those living near the equator may find themselves sneezing and wheezing more, reports a University of Melbourne study.

What Is Yoga Good For ?

by Dr. Nancy Ann Cotter

“Initially, yoga is a gift you give yourself. With consistent practice, your Self is a gift that yoga gives to you”

Leptin Linked to Asthma in Obese People

A new study led by Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC) researchers has found that leptin, a hormone that plays a key role in energy metabolism, fertility, and bone mass, also regulates airway diameter. Continue reading »

Meditation for Chronic Pain Relief

People suffering from chronic inflammatory conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease and asthma — in which psychological stress plays a major role — may benefit from mindfulness meditation techniques, Continue reading »