Dr. Barry Dworkin

Eat-ham/sausage-cause-worsening-asthma study good for the grinder

Health Headlines Commentary for December 22, 2016

Source:

Why eating ham or sausages four times a week could worsen asthma

 

Commentary and analysis:

Diet rich in processed meat ‘may worsen asthma symptoms’

Reference:

Cured meat intake is associated with worsening asthma symptoms.

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