Rising tree pollen counts signal start of allergy season
If you live in parts of the West and South, you may already be reaching for your allergy meds.
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Allergy and immunology news
Why most foods don't trigger allergies: Three common seed proteins may train gut immune tolerance
In little moments like when sipping coffee or licking an ice cream cone, it doesn't seem like your body is pulling off a biological miracle. But it is. That cookie is not you—yet when you put it in your mouth, your body is ...
Mar 7, 2026
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AAAAI: Omalizumab as effective as multifood oral immunotherapy for individuals with food allergy
Individuals with one to three allergenic foods are able to introduce and continue eating allergenic foods at 12 months after multifood oral immunotherapy (mOIT) or omalizumab, according to a study presented at the annual ...
Mar 6, 2026
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Feeling stressed? These immune cells might be key to understanding why
There are many ways that the human body responds to stress, from the adrenaline rush of the "fight-or-flight" instinct to more subtle, complex changes that may not be immediately recognizable to us.
Mar 6, 2026
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Ketone supplementation improves immunotherapy outcomes in mice, with human clinical trial underway
A naturally occurring byproduct of liver metabolism—the ketone body, β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB)—can strengthen the fitness and antitumor activity of CAR T cells. The findings, reported on March 6, 2026 in the journal Cell, by ...
Mar 6, 2026
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Spray-on 'immune-shield' coats transplant organs to curb rejection
A new technology has been developed to suppress immune rejection, the biggest challenge in organ transplantation, without causing systemic side effects. A research team from Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) ...
Mar 6, 2026
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Why one nostril feels blocked: The nasal cycle swaps airflow about every two hours
One of the most bothersome things about being sick or having seasonal allergies is that it makes your nose stuffy and blocked. This makes breathing in through your nostrils frustrating—if not altogether impossible.
Mar 6, 2026
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Thymus function may hold the key to understanding immune aging
As populations age worldwide, the decline of the immune system, a process known as immunosenescence, has become a critical biomedical challenge. This decline leads to increased susceptibility to infections, reduced vaccine ...
Mar 5, 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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Immune protein found to play a key role in maintaining bone health
Researchers at King's College London have discovered that an immune protein best known for protecting the body against infection also plays an important role in maintaining healthy bones. The research published in Proceedings ...
Mar 5, 2026
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