Heavy Breathing -- An Obscure Link In Asthma And Obesity (Science Daily)

There is a strong link between obesity and asthma and as the prevalence of both conditions has been increasing steadily, epidemiologists have speculated that there is an underlying condition that connects the two. But one long-suspected link, the systemic inflammation associated with obesity, has been essentially ruled out by a recent study that found no evidence of its involvement.

Heavy breathing -- an obscure link in asthma and obesity (PhysOrg)

There is a strong link between obesity and asthma and as the prevalence of both conditions has been increasing steadily, epidemiologists have speculated that there is an underlying condition that connects the two. But one long-suspected link, the systemic inflammation associated with obesity, has been ruled out by a recent New Zealand study that found no evidence of its involvement.

Heavy breathing -- an obscure link in asthma and obesity (EurekAlert!)

( American Thoracic Society ) There is a strong link between obesity and asthma and as the prevalence of both conditions has been increasing steadily, epidemiologists have speculated that there is an underlying condition that connects the two. But one long-suspected link, the systemic inflammation associated with obesity, has been ruled out by a recent New Zealand study that found no evidence of ...

Anthera Pharma initiates FRANCIS trial to examine impact on varespladib in patients with ACS (PharmaBiz)

Anthera Pharmaceuticals Inc., a privately held biopharmaceutical company developing anti-inflammatory drugs, announced the initiation of the FRANCIS (Fewer Recurrent Acute coronary events with Near-term Cardiovascular Inflammation Suppression) clinical trial designed to examine the impact of varespladib when administered to patients within 96 hours of an Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) event.

Crohn's Disease (New York Times)

Crohn's disease is a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which involves ongoing (chronic) inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract. Crohn's-related inflammation usually affects the intestines, but may occur anywhere from the mouth to the end of the rectum (anus).

Therapy curbs insomnia in dialysis patients (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

A type of psychotherapy called cognitive-behavior therapy, or CBT, seems to reduce insomnia and fatigue and improve the overall quality of sleep in patients undergoing dialysis treatment, a study shows. CBT can be an effective non-drug therapy for dialysis patients with sleep problems, the investigators say.

The Heart Health Benefits of Pistachios (Today's News-Herald)

(ARA) - Pistachios are a "super food" for health and fitness-focused Americans, according to a new Penn State study that examined the effects of pistachios on multiple cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk factors, including cholesterol, blood pressure and inflammation.

2nd person in state has West Nile virus (Republican-American)

Health officials say a Bridgeport woman is recovering after being hospitalized for illness related to West Nile virus.

West Nile virus circulating in area (The Ann Arbor News)

Two dead birds found in Ann Arbor have tested positive for the West Nile virus, the Washtenaw County Public Health Department announced Thursday. They are the first birds to test positive this season.

Therapy curbs insomnia in dialysis patients (Times of Malta)

A type of psychotherapy called cognitive-behavior therapy, or CBT, seems to reduce insomnia and fatigue and improve the overall quality of sleep in patients undergoing dialysis treatment, a study shows.

[Brief Review] Platelet Chemokines in Vascular Disease

Arteriosclerosis, Thrombosis, and Vascular Biology. 2008 Published online before print August 21, 2008, doi: 10.1161/ATVBAHA.108.169417 Submitted on April 30, 2008 Accepted on August 10, 2008 Christian A. ...

The Health Effects of Heating and Cooking in the Home

It is estimated that around 3 billion people worldwide rely on wood, stubble, dung and leaves for cooking fuel according to researchers at Department of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation, Division of Child ...

Systemic infection and inflammation in acute CNS injury and chronic...

Oyinlola Abstract We have all at some time experienced the non-specific symptoms that arise from being ill following a systemic infection.

Cell removal technique could lead to cheaper drugs

Costly drugs to treat conditions such as cancer and arthritis could be manufactured more cheaply with a new technique developed by scientists Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have pioneered a simple ...

Brain growth and development in very premature or low-weight infants

Brain development in infants who are born very prematurely is still incomplete. Factors that cause premature birth may have an impact on the development of the premature infant's brain both during pregnancy and ...

Pregnancy Situations Have Impact On Brain Development In Pre-term Infants

Factors that cause premature birth may have an impact on the development of the premature infant's brain both during pregnancy and later on after birth.

New Cell Removal Technique Could Make Drugs Cheaper

Main Category: Pharma Industry / Biotech Industry Also Included In: Biology / Biochemistry Article Date: 27 Aug 2008 A new method to remove dead cells from the cell cultures that are routinely used to ...

Pregnancy Situations Have Impact On Brain Development In Preterm Infants

Main Category: Pediatrics / Children's Health Also Included In: Pregnancy / Obstetrics ; Prostate / Prostate Cancer ; Neurology / Neuroscience Article Date: 27 Aug 2008 - 0:00 PDT Brain development in infants ...

Study: Nuts OK for men with diverticulosis

Men with abnormal pouches in their bowels can safely eat nuts and popcorn, and those foods may even lower the chance of intestinal flare-ups, a study found.

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The class "Eating for Health and Weight Loss" will offer three new sessions, and each will run for five weeks.