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Antibacterials in Personal-Care Products Linked to Allergy Risk in Children
June 19, 2012 Exposure to common antibacterial chemicals and preservatives found in soap, toothpaste, mouthwash and other personal-care products may make children more prone to a wide range of food and ... > full story -
City Kids More Likely to Have Food Allergies Than Rural Ones: Population Density Is Key Factor, Study Finds
June 7, 2012 Children living in urban centers have a much higher prevalence of food allergies than those living in rural areas, according to a new study, which is the first to map children's food allergies by ... > full story -
Phthalates in PVC Floors Taken Up by the Body in Infants
May 23, 2012 Phthalates from PVC flooring materials is taken up by our bodies, according to new research. Phthalates are substances suspected to cause asthma and allergies, as well as other chronic diseases in ... > full story -
Allergies? Some Pollens Are Much More Aggressive Than Others
May 21, 2012 There are pollens -- and then there are pollens, as scientists from across Europe discovered while investigating the allergic potential of pollens from the three main triggers of hay fever in Europe: ... > full story -
Cross-Reactivity Between Peanuts and Other Legumes Can Lead to Serious Allergic Reactions
May 15, 2012 Food allergies pose a serious and growing problem in the West. Many foods can lead to allergic reactions and this situation is further complicated by so-called cross-reactions, whereby an allergy to ... > full story -
Coronary Stents Not Harmful to Patients With History of Metal Allergy, Study Suggests
April 16, 2012 Cardiologists have long grappled with how to best manage patients with coronary artery disease who report skin hypersensitivity to nickel or other metal components found in stents -- small tubes ... > full story -
Pollen Levels Are Rising Across Europe
April 16, 2012 From Reykjavik to Thessaloniki, pollen levels are on the increase. A team of researchers reports that pollen counts have already risen across Europe in recent years. Their findings are based on an ... > full story -
Asthma: A Vaccination That Works Using Intramuscular Injection
April 4, 2012 Asthma is a chronic inflammatory and respiratory disease caused by an abnormal reactivity to allergens in the environment. Of the several avenues of exploration that are currently being developed, ... > full story -
Standard Test May Miss Food Ingredients That Cause Milk Allergy
March 28, 2012 The standard test used to detect milk-protein residues in processed foods may not work as well as previously believed in all applications, sometimes missing ingredients that can cause milk allergy, ... > full story -
Early-Life Exposure to Secondhand Smoke Affects Girls More Than Boys, New Study Suggests
March 26, 2012 The negative health effects of early-life exposure to secondhand smoke appear to impact girls more than boys -- particularly those with early-life allergic sensitization, according to new research ... > full story
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