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Link Between Asthma And Obesity
Experts have known that there is a link between asthma and obesity, but now researchers may know why. Scientists at King's College London say a protein called PMCH may lead to inflammation in the lungs which contributes to asthma. The same protein may also increase feelings of hunger, leading people to gain weight. This weight gain allows the cycle of inflammation, asthma, and obesity to continue.
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New Study Confirms the Link Between Obesity and Asthma
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Obesity and Asthma
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Protein in fat cells may be link between obesity and asthma
Researchers in Australia may have found out why obese people are more likely to have asthma. The culprit may be a protein in fat cells called aP2... Read more »
Moms Obesity Linked to Asthma in Kids
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Obesity and Asthma Are Linked
A new study has confirmed the link between obesity and asthma. A new study of 4,500 people found that people who were obese were twice as likely to... Read more »
Clinical trial: Obesity, Inflammation, and Asthma Meds
This is a study to observe the links between lung inflammation, obesity, and the effects those conditions have on the way a patient responds to... Read more »
Imbalanced Metabolism Linked to Asthma
Obesity and asthma are known to be linked, and now researchers say it may be the underlying cause of obesity--poor metabolism due to inactivity and... Read more »
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