Cockroach allergens have greatest impact on childhood asthma in many US cities
...rsen asthma symptoms more than either dust mite or pet allergens. This research, funded by the National I... symptoms as a result of exposure to dust mite and pet dander. "Children who tested positive for, and were exposed to, cockroach allergen experienced a sig...Study finds indoor allergen levels vary, cockroach allergens cause more asthma symptoms
... living in inner cities more so than dust mite or pet allergens and amounts of cockroach allergens vari...t found to exacerbate asthma symptoms. Exposure to pet allergens resulted in an increase in unscheduled visits to the doctor, but the increase was found to...No magic pill for treating dementia symptoms
...udies have shown that music therapy, aromatherapy, pet therapy and caregiver education may be effective. "Larger, well-designed controlled trials of non-drug interventions are needed," said Sink, an assistant professor of internal medicine geriatrics. The authors said that additional studies of drug t...Other highlights in the December 1 JNCI
...st control of food crops, indoor pest control, and pet collars. Chlorpyrifos was widely used in U.S. households until 2000, when the Environmental Protection Agency phased out or limited some residential uses. Although there was little previous epidemiologic evidence of an association between exposure to...Loyola warns lower temps mean greater risk of fire from space heaters
...s on a hard, level surface where a child or family pet cannot brush up against them. Never leave a space heater on when an adult is not present in the room. Make sure the heater is designed for the size of the room you wish to heat. Indoor pollutants can be produced with a wrong sized heater. En...Kids' year-round asthma symptoms triggered by parent's second-hand smoke
...or lesser symptoms. Triggers include dust, pollen, pet dander, stress, cockroach droppings, mold, air pollution, exercise, cold air -- and second-hand smoke. Some triggers, such as pollen, occur only during some times of the year, while others are present year-round and are mainly linked to indoor exposu...Large families and animals keep allergies at bay
... exposure to microbes, such as number of siblings, pet keeping, living on a farm, and attending day care,...onal exposure to three or more siblings, day care, pet ownership, and farm residence. This protective effect remained after adjusting for number of infecti...When it comes to allergies, Americans don't make the grade
...d identify common allergy triggers such as pollen, pet dander and mold. However, awareness is lower for less common triggers such as cockroaches. Being aware of the causes of allergy symptoms will help people effectively control their spring allergy symptoms. Symptoms: F On the subject of symptoms, ...Going low tech, low cost to ease the terrors of dementia
... nursing homes recently include exercise programs, pet therapy, the telling of one's life story, sing-a-longs, art therapy, guided imagery, and even bowling within the nursing home as a way to keep people connected and calm. Another recommendation is a specially designed "wandering cart." Instead of str...Effectiveness of safer smallpox vaccine demonstrated against monkeypox
...2003 when several people were sickened by infected pet prairie dogs. Symptoms of monkeypox are similar to smallpox, though often milder.......USA with rodents imported from west Africa for the pet trade. From the imported rodents, monkeypox spread to captive prairie dogs, and hence to human beings. During the US outbreak, there were 81 reported human cases in six states, of which 32 were laboratory confirmed. There is no known treatment for m......s on a hard, level surface where a child or family pet cannot brush up against them. Never leave a space heater on when an adult is not present in the room. Make sure the heater is designed for the size of the room you wish to heat. Indoor pollutants can be produced with a wrong sized heater. ...Couch potato lifestyle takes a big bite out of health
...nce a day. Walk with your dog or get a dog as a pet a loving, active companion. Find physical activities that you enjoy doing. Exercise with a buddy, like a family member, friend, or neighbor. Be your own transportation. Try doing errands on foot or by bicycle. Take extra steps throughout ...A new survey reveals how parents really handle the toughest challenges of raising kids today
September 23, 2003 (New York, NY) Picky eaters, pet funerals, and couch potato syndrome. In a national online survey of 500 parents of kids ages 2-11, nearly 70% admitted they occasionally question themselves on these and other tough parenting choices. Results of the survey, which was developed by ...U of MN Vet Diagnostic Lab chosen by CDC as monkeypox testing site
...nt protocol for handling suspect animal specimens, pet owners and veterinarians are instructed to contact their state department of health, which then transports the specimens to the CDC for testing. The state departments of health and veterinary diagnostic laboratories will now send the animal specimens...Children's Hospital Boston releases results at the American Academy of Pediatrics Annual Meeting
...icals, art supplies, unclean carpets and curtains, pet dander carried to school by children, and HVAC units that are insufficient to properly regulate ventilation, temperature and humidity. Outdoor environmental conditions, including pressure treated wood, proximity to toxic waste sites, soil contaminat...Multiple pets may decrease childrens allergy risk
...s (NIEHS). "The striking finding here is that high pet exposure early in life appears to protect against not only pet allergy but also other types of common allergies, such as allergy to dust mites, ragweed, and grass,...Children with asthma plagued by smokers and pets
...or, nonwhite and highly stressed families, whereas pet ownership was associated with white families with ...these differences into account." Tobacco smoke and pet dander are two of the most common contributors to more severe asthma symptoms. The National Heart Lu...Pets do make a difference for patients in long-term care facilities
...og had gone hunting. She remembered fondly how her pet dog would catch squirrels and rabbits and bring them to her. The participants in the study were administered the Demographic and Pet History Questionnaire and Version 3 of the UCLA Loneliness Scale. The study tested AAT for graded response; that is, ......ercent said they were responsible for caring for a pet as young children. "Our study found that many residents in nursing homes have a strong life-history of a relationship with pets as an intimate part of their emotional support system and, if given a choice, would continue that relationship," said Bank...