New drugs target allergies to prevent asthma and hay fever
Experimental medicines block leukotrienes to prevent allergic reactions, offering hope for reducing wheezing and runny noses. Dr. Jeffrey Drazen notes these drugs aim to prevent problems rather than just treating symptoms, with potential to replace some existing asthma medications though safety and efficacy trials continue.
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Arctic cold front slams plains while snow grips northwest
An arctic front drives temperatures below zero across the northern Plains with wind chills reaching 77 below. Snow snarls Northwest travel as Seattle sees up to 10 inches and Oregon suffers two traffic deaths. A Reno storm brings 65 mph gusts while California Sierra reports 10 to 14 inches. EPA drops incinerator recycling rule after White House panel pushback.
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