Early childhood exposure to farm animals and pets modifies immunological...
Exposure to farm animals in early childhood modifies the key allergy-related immunological mechanisms, shows a recent study from the University of Eastern Finland.
View ArticleCommensal bacteria regulate immune cells in lungs to produce proteins for...
Microbiota--the trillions of bacteria that co-exist in the body--regulate the ability of lung dendritic cells to generate immune responses, according to a study led by researchers from the Icahn...
View ArticleDid prehistoric interbreeding strengthen human immune system?
Interbreeding between modern humans and Neanderthals or Denisovans means the modern human immune system is more resistant to infection but also susceptible to allergies.
View ArticleParents in dark about using epinephrine shot for kids' food allergies
When a child has a food allergy, it's critical for pediatricians and allergists to show parents when and how to use an epinephrine auto-injector and to provide a written emergency food allergy...
View ArticleFood allergy linked to hyperactive immune system at birth
The Australian research team discovered a new pattern of immune activation at birth that was associated with an increased risk of babies developing food allergies in early life.
View ArticleEcologists warn against potential health risks of poorly planned green...
The development of green infrastructures and spaces in urban settings has been rising rapidly in recent years as society recognizes their many benefits to quality of life and public health.
View ArticleHay fever medicine reduces symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome
Researchers from KU Leuven, Belgium, have identified the cause of abdominal pain in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
View ArticleIt's mom who sees troubles for teens with food allergies
Teens with allergies more likely to have depression, anxiety.Teens with food allergies are more likely to have depression, anxiety or attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) -- and it's...
View ArticleIs it a real food allergy?
Over recent years we have been witnessing a significant increase in food intolerances and allergy. But when is it really an allergy?
View ArticleNIH-funded study suggests potential to predict peanut allergy immunotherapy...
Successful immunotherapy induces changes in immune cell subtypes.Oral immunotherapy for peanut allergy induces early, distinct changes in immune T-cell populations that potentially may help...
View ArticleBed bugs that feed are more likely to survive pesticide exposure
Many studies have been done on how effective certain pesticides are when they are applied to bed bugs.
View ArticleAsthma and allergies: a protective factor in farm milk
Fresh, unprocessed cow's milk has a higher content of omega-3 fatty acids than does pasteurized, homogenized or low-fat milk.
View ArticleTypical food triggers creation of regulatory T cells
Institute for Basic Science researchers document how normal diet establishes immune tolerance conditions in the small intestine.
View ArticleChildren's food allergies related to immunosuppression
An immune response in the intestines appears to lead to childhood allergies and also explains why children often grow out of allergies as they become adults.
View ArticleNew survey finds most Americans spend little time thinking about their...
A new online survey by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and Merck finds that many Americans with seasonal allergies think most about managing their seasonal allergies only when...
View ArticleWhich comes first: Self-reported penicillin allergy or chronic hives?
People who have self-reported penicillin allergy may have a three times greater chance of suffering from chronic hives.
View ArticlePurified cashew proteins lend insight into allergic reactions
It's well known that peanuts can cause severe reactions in people who are allergic, but research suggests that the risk of developing a life-threatening reaction could be higher for those allergic...
View ArticleMysterious allergy to vibrations: gene provides clue
People with vibratory urticaria now have an explanation for their condition, as scientists discover a gene that is specific to those affected.
View ArticleVitamin D-rich foods during pregnancy may reduce allergy risk in children
Higher intake of foods containing vitamin D during pregnancy - but not supplemental vitamin D intake - was associated with reduced risk of development of allergies in children, according to a study...
View ArticleSomething nasty in the living room? Check your pollutants
It is nearly impossible to eliminate all sources of indoor air pollution. But in this article, we look what can be done to reduce the risk of becoming ill from such pollutants.
View ArticleEuropean project to diagnose allergy to penicillin and related antibiotics
Led by the Polytechnic Univeristy of Valencia, this project aims to develop a low-cost device that can detect drug allergies within just 30 minutes.
View ArticleResearchers develop realistic system to study impact of residential mold on...
Residential mold has increased in recent years, due to water damage from a rising frequency of flooding. But there is scant information on the impact of residential mold on human health.
View ArticleNew insight into the possible risk factors associated with food allergies
A study by researchers at the University of Southampton and Southampton General Hospital, is the first to assess the prevalence of two different types of food hypersensitivity and the risk factors...
View ArticleH. pylori infection may reduce risk of allergic esophageal condition
New research suggests that Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection of the stomach, which occurs in about half of the world's population and can cause peptic ulcers and stomach cancer in minority of...
View ArticleSinus Infection Symptoms: Signs, Duration, Complications
Find out all about the symptoms of a sinus infection, also known as sinusitis. Sinus infection is one of the most commonly diagnosed infections in the US.
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