Medications
The time is now to curb spring allergies
Send yourself some love this Valentine's Day by setting a reminder to start taking your spring allergy medications.
Jan 25, 2023
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Allergy
Medical research
Researchers discover why only some people experience long-term benefits from peanut allergy treatments
Food allergies are caused by IgE antibodies that are generated by the immune system and bind to allergens such as peanuts, triggering a reaction that in extreme cases can be potentially life-threatening.
Jan 19, 2023
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Immunology
Experts tackle racial disparities affecting people with allergic conditions
In February 2022, the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) convened experts in atopic dermatitis (AD) and food allergy to examine the issue of racial disparities affecting people with these conditions.
Jan 11, 2023
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Immunology
Can boiled peanuts help cure peanut allergies?
Because heat can affect the structure and immunoreactivity of peanuts, researchers recently tested whether a therapy using sequential doses of boiled peanuts followed by roasted peanuts may help children overcome peanut allergies. ...
Jan 11, 2023
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Health
Make curbing allergies, asthma your New Year's resolution
Keeping allergies and asthma in check in the new year is a resolution worth keeping.
Jan 2, 2023
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Medical economics
Study finds how much people would pay to live without food hypersensitivity
Researchers from The University of Manchester have found that people living with food hypersensitivities would be willing to pay a substantial amount of money to live without the inconvenience, anxiety and pain caused by ...
Dec 22, 2022
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Medications
Why should I be evaluated for a penicillin allergy?
Taking action to be evaluated for a penicillin allergy can impact your health, safety and wallet. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 10% of the U.S. population reports a penicillin allergy, but less ...
Dec 16, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Long-term consumption of food allergens may lead to behavior and mood changes
The prevalence of food allergies is increasing worldwide, approaching an epidemic level in some regions. In the U.S. alone, approximately 10% of children and adults suffer from food allergies, with allergies to cow's milk, ...
Dec 8, 2022
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Immunology
Scientists find inorganic food additives might make babies more vulnerable to allergies
Nanotechnologies have revolutionized food technology with changes to food production, manufacture, and processing that are intended to make our food safer and healthier. Phytosanitary products, processing aids, food additives, ...
Dec 5, 2022
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Immunology
Re-examining antibodies' role in childhood allergies
The presence of food-specific IgA antibodies in the gut does not prevent peanut or egg allergies from developing in children, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in Science Translational Medicine.
Dec 2, 2022
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