Topic: The New England Journal Of Medicine

U.S. doctors link gene to childhood asthma

BOSTON (Reuters) - A defective gene appears to contribute to most cases of childhood asthma, a finding that could lead to a better understanding of allergies, U.S. researchers reported on Wednesday. The gene may control some of the signaling in the immune ...
In a study which could impact air quality regulation, researchers said Wednesday that chronic exposure to one of the major components of smog significantly raises the risk of dying from lung disease. The study found that the risk of dying from respiratory ...