Immunology
Peanut allergy treatment safest when started for infants under 12 months
UBC researchers demonstrated in 2019 that preschoolers can safely overcome peanut allergies with a treatment called oral immunotherapy.
Jun 16, 2022
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Allergy
Immunology
Targeted micronutrition ameliorates allergy symptoms
Micronutrient deficiencies can promote inflammation and render the immune system particularly sensitive to allergenic substances. In particular, iron deficiency signals danger to immune cells and leads to a more pronounced, ...
Jun 7, 2022
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Medications
Tips on dealing with seasonal allergies
Colorful flowers and delicate blossoms on trees are not the only sign that spring has truly arrived. For many, allergies are a sign the seasons have changed. Up to one in four Canadians suffer from allergic rhinitis and its ...
Jun 6, 2022
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Immunology
Researchers discover immune system changes that support peanut allergy remission in children
Australian researchers have discovered the key immunological changes that support the remission of peanut allergy in children, paving the way for new, more targeted treatments.
May 25, 2022
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Immunology
Cesarean births not linked to increased risk of food allergy during infancy
Cesarean births are not linked to an increased risk of food allergy during the first year of life, according to a new study.
May 18, 2022
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Immunology
Mayo Clinic Q and A: Springtime allergies
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I love the changing seasons and am looking forward to the warmer days of spring. Unfortunately, I am often miserable because of seasonal allergies. What can I do to keep the box of tissues at bay and enjoy ...
May 13, 2022
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Genetics
Up to 80% of children may develop allergies if both parents have them
New data from London Medical Laboratory indicates around 40% of U.K. children have allergies and up to 80% of children with two allergic parents may develop them.
May 12, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mayo Clinic Minute: How to manage hay fever allergy symptoms
Don't be alarmed if you are experiencing seasonal allergies for the first time. While hay fever—also known as allergic rhinitis—often begins in childhood, more adults are being diagnosed, according to the Centers for ...
May 6, 2022
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Immunology
Six tips to help a friend with food allergies
Food allergies are a serious and life-threatening condition that is estimated to affect 4-8% of children and 6-8% of adults in the United States. It occurs when one's immune system reacts to an ingested food. Reactions can ...
May 5, 2022
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Immunology
Study shows COVID-19 increased anxiety and symptoms for asthma sufferers
In the past two years, COVID-19 has provoked anxiety throughout the world for people worried they and their loved ones would get the virus and suffer tragic consequences. Two new studies in Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, ...
May 5, 2022
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