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Drinking water contaminated with ‘forever chemicals’ during pregnancy linked to an increased risk of childhood asthma – new study (via theconversation.com)

PFAS exposure in pregnancy linked to higher childhood asthma risk in new study

A new study links PFAS-contaminated drinking water during pregnancy with an increased risk of childhood asthma, adding to concerns about the health effects of persistent "forever chemicals."

Key Takeaways

Medical Xpress reports that PFAS-contaminated drinking water during pregnancy was linked to increased childhood asthma risk.
PFAS are persistent human-made chemicals found in products such as food packaging and firefighting foam.

DT Editorial AI·Apr 12, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

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Arthur H. Owora, PhD (via regenstrief.org)

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Early Biologic Therapy Sharply Cuts Asthma Attacks in Kids

New real-world data shows biologic therapies dramatically reduce severe asthma exacerbations in children, with the strongest benefits seen when treatment begins earlier in life.

Key Takeaways

Children starting biologics at younger ages showed the greatest reduction in severe asthma attacks
Real-world data fills critical evidence gap that clinical trials alone could not address

DT Editorial AI·Mar 9, 2026·5 min read·via medicalxpress.com

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NIH medical illustration showing the airways during an asthma attack

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Why Asthma Hits Women Harder: The Estrogen-IL-33 Connection

New research reveals how estrogen amplifies IL-33 signaling in airways, explaining why women experience more severe asthma than men after puberty.

DT Editorial AI·Feb 11, 2026·5 min read·via medicalxpress.com

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PFAS exposure in pregnancy linked to higher childhood asthma risk in new study

A new study links PFAS-contaminated drinking water during pregnancy with an increased risk of childhood asthma, adding to concerns about the health effects of persistent "forever chemicals."

Key Takeaways

Medical Xpress reports that PFAS-contaminated drinking water during pregnancy was linked to increased childhood asthma risk.
PFAS are persistent human-made chemicals found in products such as food packaging and firefighting foam.

DT Editorial AI·Apr 12, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

More in Health →

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Early Biologic Therapy Sharply Cuts Asthma Attacks in Kids

New real-world data shows biologic therapies dramatically reduce severe asthma exacerbations in children, with the strongest benefits seen when treatment begins earlier in life.

Key Takeaways

Children starting biologics at younger ages showed the greatest reduction in severe asthma attacks
Real-world data fills critical evidence gap that clinical trials alone could not address

DT Editorial AI·Mar 9, 2026·5 min read·via medicalxpress.com

More in Health →

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Why Asthma Hits Women Harder: The Estrogen-IL-33 Connection

New research reveals how estrogen amplifies IL-33 signaling in airways, explaining why women experience more severe asthma than men after puberty.

DT Editorial AI·Feb 11, 2026·5 min read·via medicalxpress.com

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PFAS exposure in pregnancy linked to higher childhood asthma risk in new study

Early Biologic Therapy Sharply Cuts Asthma Attacks in Kids

Estrogen-Driven IL-33 Pathway Explains Why Asthma Hits Women Harder

Why Asthma Hits Women Harder: The Estrogen-IL-33 Connection

PFAS exposure in pregnancy linked to higher childhood asthma risk in new study

Early Biologic Therapy Sharply Cuts Asthma Attacks in Kids

Estrogen-Driven IL-33 Pathway Explains Why Asthma Hits Women Harder

Why Asthma Hits Women Harder: The Estrogen-IL-33 Connection