Pediatric allergy specialist: Feed babies allergenic foods earlier, not later
In January 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030.
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Disease or Syndrome: Atopic dermatitis
Medical news and research articles
Dupilumab restores skin barrier function in children with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, study shows
A new study led by investigators at National Jewish Health and published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology shows that treatment with dupilumab significantly restores skin barrier function and reduces inflammation ...
Mar 12, 2026
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AAAAI: Peanut allergy risk increased in younger siblings of peanut-consuming children
Younger siblings of peanut-consuming children have an increased risk for peanut sensitization and allergy, which can be mitigated by early introduction of peanuts, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the ...
Mar 5, 2026
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The 'itch-to-brain' circuit, neural change and depression
People who suffer from chronic itching in the form of atopic dermatitis (AD) are seven times more likely to develop a major depressive disorder. This link is well established, but the "why" remains elusive. Are the depressive ...
Mar 4, 2026
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Smartphone photos may be misleading doctors and putting patients at risk: New research
It's an increasingly common scenario. You fill in an online form to request an appointment with a doctor, and back comes a link asking you to upload a photo of your ailment. You pick up your phone, a couple of clicks and ...
Feb 28, 2026
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Why eczema often starts in childhood: New clues point to early immune 'overreaction'
A team of researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Weill Cornell Medicine, and other institutions have uncovered a key biological explanation for why eczema so often starts in childhood. The study, in young ...
Feb 25, 2026
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Scientists discover why we know when to stop scratching an itch
When you scratch an itch, something tells your brain when to stop. That moment of relief, when scratching feels "enough," is not accidental. Scientists have now identified a key molecular and neural mechanism behind this ...
Feb 21, 2026
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Staged approach suggested for patient decision aid in atopic dermatitis
A staged approach for a patient decision aid (PDA) can help to deliver complex information in a patient-centered manner and facilitate shared decision-making in adults with atopic dermatitis (AD), according to a study published ...
Feb 12, 2026
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Major depressive disorder shares immune abnormalities and potential therapies with inflammatory skin diseases
A team of leading clinical research scientists from the Departments of Psychiatry and Dermatology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has found that the serum of patients with major depressive disorder shares immune ...
Feb 11, 2026
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What drives food allergies? New study pinpoints early-life factors that raise risk
A new study from McMaster University involving 2.8 million children around the world has revealed the most important early-life factors that influence whether a child becomes allergic to food.
Feb 9, 2026
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