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Long-term exposure to air pollution increases the risk of asthma in children and adults

Long-term exposure to PM2.5 pollutants significantly increases the risk of asthma in children and adults, contributing to approximately 30% of asthma cases worldwide. Test: Long-term exposure to PM2.5 has significant adverse effects on asthma in children and adults: a global meta-analysis and health impact assessment. Image source: Shutterstock AI/Shutterstock.com In a recent study published in […]

Breastfeeding for longer reduces asthma risk via well gut and nasal microbiome: study

Exclusive breastfeeding for longer periods is associated with better overall health in children, and a recent study strengthens that link. Researchers found that breastfeeding for more than three months provides protection against asthma by promoting a well microbiome in the gut and nasal cavity. Studies suggest that both breastfeeding and microbial colonization during infancy play […]