Overweight children displayed poorer asthma control than lean children

Lang JE. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 2014;doi:10.1016/j.jaci.2014.08.029. Overweight and obese children with early-onset asthma had distinct symptoms and experienced poorer asthma control compared with lean children, according to recent study results. See Also Asthma medications may be less effective in overweight ... Epinephrine injection into lower thigh recommended in ... Vitamin D deficiency may heighten risk for allergy, asthma in ... Researchers...

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150 MILLION EUROPEANS ARE ‘TRAPPED’ BY ALLERGY

Raising awareness about allergic diseases: Asthma Allergy is a public health problem of pandemic proportions that affects more than 150 million people in Europe.According to experts, 1 out of every 3 children have an allergy and they expect the disease to affect more than 50% of all Europeans in 10 years’ time.Allergic diseases can limit activities and lower the quality of life, particularly when they coexist in the same individual. Apart...

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Energy drinks could cause public health problems, says WHO study

Energy drinks could cause public health problems, says WHO study Researchers argue for cap on caffeine levels, citing health risks, particularly when the drinks are consumed with alcohol Haroon Siddique The Guardian, Tuesday 14 October 2014 21.00 BST A European study found that over 70% of 18- 29-year olds drink energy drinks like Red Bull with alcohol. Photograph: David Sillitoe for the Guardian Energy drinks will become a...

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