Thursday, February 9, 2012

Allergies Linked to Heart Disease

(Reuters Health) UPDATED 2010-08-26
Results from a new large study have found that common allergic symptoms such as wheezing, sneezing, and watery eyes may be next to join the list of risk factors for heart disease. In a study of more than 8,600 people, scientists found that common allergies and heart disease were likely to be "paired up" among these patients. Researchers say intermittent inflammation that comes with allergies may lead to the thickening of artery walls, which eventually leads to heart disease.
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