Asthma and air pollution | Artificial light linked to obesity | Drug for type 1 diabetes

June 18, 2019 Edition Asthma cases dropped when air pollution declined Drops in outdoor air pollutants over a 21-year period in Southern California were associated with 20% fewer asthma diagnoses in children. Artificial light during sleep linked to obesity Women who slept with a television or light on were more likely to gain weight and develop obesity. The findings suggest that turning off lights at bedtime could help keep off extra pounds. Drug may slow development of type 1 diabetes An experimental drug called teplizumab may delay development of type 1 diabetes in people at high risk for the disease. Popular Stories Blood test may detect myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome Eating highly processed foods linked to weight gain Eating red meat daily triples heart disease-related chemical How many steps for better health? Understanding rheumatoid arthritis at the cellular level