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Researcher Digs Into the Contested Peanut-Allergy Epidemic
The path of the peanut from
a snack staple to the object
of bans at schools, day care
centers and beyond offers
important insights into how ... > full story
Genetic Glitch at the Root of Allergies Revealed
Newly published research
reveals that a faulty
genetic pathway already
known for its role in some
connective tissue disorders
is also a potent player in
... > full story
Rare Immune Cells Promote Food-Induced Allergic Inflammation in the Esophagus
A rare immune cell and
specific molecular reactions
to allergenic foods team up
– in a bad way –
to cause a food
... > full story
A Bad Alliance: Rare Immune Cells Promote Food-Induced Allergic Inflammation in the Esophagus
Until recently, how EoE, a
food allergy-associated
disease, developed was
unclear, but a new study
shows that a type of rare
... > full story
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New Target Identified for Food Allergy Therapy
August 1, 2013 — Researchers have identified an enzyme that is essential to the allergic reaction to peanuts. Blocking the enzyme's activity in sensitized mice prevented diarrhea and inflammation, and reduced levels ... > full story -
The Rise of Deadly Insect Sting Allergies: Is There a Cure?
August 1, 2013 — Insect sting allergy is increasing, affecting five percent of the population. But what much of the population may not understand is that there is something that can be done about ... > full story -
Eczema May Play a Key Role in the Development of Food Allergy in Infants, Study Suggests
July 19, 2013 — A breakdown of the skin barrier and inflammation in the skin that occurs in eczema could play a key role in triggering food sensitivity in babies, a new study ... > full story -
Kids' Allergies May Correlate With Omega-3, Omega-6 Lipid Levels in Cord Blood
July 10, 2013 — Children with high proportions of poly-unsaturated fatty acids in cord blood at birth are more likely to develop respiratory and skin allergies in their early teens, according to new ... > full story -
Vitamin D Deficiency May Raise Allergy and Asthma Risk in Obese Children, Teens
June 17, 2013 — One reason why obese children and teenagers are more likely to have hard-to-control asthma and allergies may be vitamin D deficiency, a new study ... > full story -
Sudden Allergies: When a Summer Cold Is Much More
June 11, 2013 — With temperatures in the 80s, the last thing anyone wants is a runny nose and constant sneezing to put a damper on vacation plans and outdoor festivals. While many blame their symptoms on a summer ... > full story -
Ugly Plants Worse for Allergy Patients
May 28, 2013 — As allergy season continues for Middle Tennessee and much of the U.S., a largely unknown adage rings true: the uglier a flower or weed, the more allergy-inducing its pollen tends to be. Ragweed, ... > full story -
Allergic Disease Worsens COPD Symptoms and Exacerbations
May 10, 2013 — Patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) who also have allergic disease have higher levels of respiratory symptoms and are at higher risk for COPD exacerbations, according to a new ... > full story -
Once-a-Day Pill Offers Relief from Ragweed Allergy Symptoms
May 7, 2013 — A once-daily tablet containing a high dose of a key ragweed pollen protein effectively blocks the runny noses, sneezes, nasal congestion and itchy eyes experienced by ragweed allergy ... > full story -
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Parents Who Suck on Their Infants' Pacifiers May Protect Their Children Against Developing Allergy
May 7, 2013 — Allergies are very common in industrialized countries. It has been suggested that exposure to harmless bacteria during infancy may be protective against the development of allergy. However, it has ... > full story
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