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Breastfeeding Does Not Protect Against Asthma, Allergies, New Study Shows
September 11, 2007 Breastfeeding does not protect children against developing asthma or allergies, according to a new study. The results indicate that increased breastfeeding did not reduce the risk of asthma, hayfever ... > full story -
'Fruity Vegetables' And Fish Reduce Asthma And Allergies
September 11, 2007 Giving children a diet rich in fish and "fruity vegetables" can reduce asthma and allergies, according to a seven-year study of 460 children. The findings also reinforce the researchers' earlier ... > full story -
The Hygiene Hypothesis: Are Cleanlier Lifestyles Causing More Allergies For Kids?
September 5, 2007 A little dirt never hurt. But in today's super-clean world, vaccinations, anti-bacterial soaps, and airtight doors and windows are keeping dirt and disease-causing germs at bay. While staying ... > full story -
Cell That Triggers Symptoms In Allergy Attacks Can Also Limit Damage, Scientists Find
September 2, 2007 A blood cell known as a troublemaker for triggering the itch and inflammation in allergy attacks, the mast cell, can also calm down the flare-ups, researchers have found. The findings reveal that, in ... > full story -
Scientists Puzzled By Severe Allergic Reaction To Cancer Drug In The Middle Southern US
August 20, 2007 A recent study has identified an unusually high rate of allergic reaction in cancer patients living in the middle South who received a common drug used for treating their ... > full story -
Cannabis May Help Alleviate Allergic Skin Disease
August 16, 2007 Administering a substance found in the cannabis plant can help the body's natural protective system alleviate an allergic skin disease (allergic contact dermatitis), an international group of ... > full story -
Back-to-School Season Can Be Tough On Kids With Asthma
August 12, 2007 Back-to-school time is always tough for 11-year-old Mark Janiga -- not just because he leaves behind the fun of summer vacation, but also because it's the time of year when his asthma starts to get ... > full story -
New Strategy For Treating Allergic Disorders
August 1, 2007 Oral intake of allergens via lactic acid bacterium Lactococcus lactis might be new strategy for treating auto-immune and allergic disorders. Researchers have shown that auto-antigens or allergens can ... > full story -
Food Scientist Develops Process For Allergen-Free Peanuts, According To Lab
July 23, 2007 An agricultural researcher has developed a simple process to make allergen-free peanuts. The new process -- believed to be a first for food science -- could provide relief to millions of peanut ... > full story -
Allergy Molecule Identified
July 2, 2007 A vital molecule for resistance to food allergy has been identified offering a potential target for therapy. There is currently no way to treat food allergy; sufferers must avoid certain foods and ... > full story
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