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People abused by intimate partners have worse asthma – but researchers are still untangling the reasons behind this surprising link

  • Written by Anne P. DePrince, Professor of Psychology, University of Denver
imageMost drug treatments on the market today target inflammation, but a new approach may be needed. aquaArts studio/E+ via Getty Images

Asthma is a common, serious and difficult-to-manage chronic health condition. In the U.S., 1 in 7 people are diagnosed with asthma, and that number is rising.

Over the years, researchers have identified a mix of...

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