Eating Mediterranean Foods May Lower Your Risk of Adult Asthma
Researchers followed over 17,000 Spanish adults for nearly 13 years to see if eating a Mediterranean diet—rich in vegetables, fruits, fish, and olive oil—could …
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Why Some Kids Get Asthma: Infections, Germs, and Immune System Clues
Scientists are learning why some young children develop asthma and keep getting wheezing illnesses. Two common viruses—RSV and rhinovirus—seem to play …
Read MoreVitamin C in Pregnancy May Help Protect Baby's Lungs from Smoking Damage
Researchers studied whether vitamin C supplements given to pregnant women who smoke could protect their babies' lung health. They followed 137 children to age …
Read MoreEating More Flavonoids May Help Prevent Asthma
Researchers studied over 14,000 American adults to see if eating foods rich in flavonoids—natural plant compounds found in fruits and vegetables—could help …
Read MoreFish Oil and Vitamin D May Help Protect Baby Lungs from Asthma
Scientists grew tiny human lung structures in the lab to understand how fish oil supplements (omega-3 fatty acids) and vitamin D might protect babies from …
Read MoreWhat Scientists Know About Vitamin D and Childhood Asthma
Researchers looked at 20 years of studies (2003-2023) about vitamin D and asthma in children to understand what we've learned so far. They found 656 research …
Read MoreDoes Vitamin D During Pregnancy Prevent Lung Problems in Kids?
Researchers looked at seven high-quality studies to see if pregnant women taking vitamin D supplements could help prevent respiratory diseases and allergies in …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Help Prevent Asthma and Wheezing
Researchers looked at 94 different studies to understand how different types of carbohydrates affect asthma risk. They found that eating foods with fiber, …
Read MoreCan Healthy Foods Help Protect Your Lungs from Indoor Air Pollution?
Scientists used a large database to study how certain nutrients in food might protect our lungs from damage caused by indoor air pollution. They looked at how …
Read MoreCan Fish Oil Help Kids With Asthma? What Science Shows
Asthma affects millions of children worldwide, making it hard for them to breathe. Scientists are investigating whether omega-3 fatty acids—healthy fats found …
Read MoreWhat Mom Eats During Pregnancy May Affect Child's Asthma Risk
Researchers studied whether the foods pregnant women eat can influence whether their children develop asthma. They created a special diet score based on foods …
Read MoreVitamin D During Pregnancy May Help Kids With Eczema If Mom Smokes
Scientists studied 581 pregnant women to see if taking extra vitamin D could prevent their children from developing eczema and asthma. They found something …
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