Scientists at the University of Iowa Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine say that the mechanism that lets people detect bad-tasting and potentially poisonous foods may also help protect their airway from harmful substances.
Writing about their study in the journal Science Express, the researchers say that their findings may help explain why [...]
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‘Tasting’ mechanism helps protect airway detect and clear harmful substances
July 25th, 2009 |
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Stress, depression â€worsen childhood asthmaâ€
July 17th, 2009 |
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Stress and depression could worsen childhood asthma, according to a new study.
The study, conducted by researchers at the University at Buffalo, has shown that depressed kids with asthma exhibit a dysregulation of the autonomic nervous system along with increased airway compromise.
It is thought to be the first study to examine pathways linking emotional stress, depressive [...]