Tag Archives: Asthma

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Asthma and allergies on the rise for Swedish kids

Asthma and allergies are becoming more common among children in Sweden, according to an extensive national report published on Monday. Read More

Living in U.S. raises risk of allergies

Children born outside the United States have a lower risk of asthma, skin and food allergies, and living in the United States for a decade or more may raise the risk of some allergies, said a study Monday. The research in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that certain…

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Study: 14 percent of childhood asthma may be caused by traffic pollution

As much as 14 percent of chronic childhood asthma may be caused by people living near busy roads and exposed to traffic pollution, a study in 10 European cities found Friday. The study, released by the European Respiratory Journal, matched local health data with exposure to traffic pollution in…

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Every third Swede suffers sleeping disorder: study

One in three Swedes suffer from some type of sleeping disorder, with obesity, smoking and asthma posing heightened risks, a new survey has shown. Read More

Children Raised on Farms Develop Better Immune Systems

Research shows exposure to animals and other aspects of farm life are good for health. Read More

Study links fast food to childhood asthma

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Junk food diet ‘linked to asthma’

Eating junk food could increase the severity of asthma and eczema in youngsters, research suggests.
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