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POSTED December 21, 2011 - 16:00 | POSTED BY munish2425

Obese kids more likely to develop asthma -- study

Obese children who do not shed their extra weight when they grow up are at a high risk of suffering from asthma, a new study warns.

Looking at the increased cases of obesity and asthma, researchers conducted a study to see whether asthma is linked to obesity and body mass index (BMI) or not.

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POSTED November 28, 2011 - 14:21 | POSTED BY munish2425

Malaria parasite blocks immune response -- study

The malaria parasite has an affect on white blood cells, enabling it to stay safe and make the body sick, a recent study in Australia found.

The research showed that the parasite is not only restricted to the liver and red blood cells like it was originally thought, but can also survive in the dendritic cells in the spleen.

POSTED November 27, 2011 - 16:23 | POSTED BY Neharika Sabharwal

Study shows new device eases asthma symptoms

A new device that purifies air helps asthma sufferers breathe better, have fewer symptoms and use less medication, researchers report.

The temperature-controlled laminar airflow device (TLA) called Protexo filters air containing irritants and allergens, including house dust, mites and pet hair which can cause lung inflammation and tr

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