Immunology
Discovery could lead to better asthma treatment
Scientists have made a discovery that could lead to improved treatment for asthma sufferers.
Apr 21, 2016
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Immunology
Starving immune cells prevents allergic reaction in lung
Starving immune cells of key nutrients stymies their ability to launch an allergic response, according to new research from a multi-institutional collaboration led by Weill Cornell Medicine investigators. The findings illuminate ...
Apr 5, 2016
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Immunology
DNA markers link season of birth and allergy risk
Researchers at the University of Southampton have discovered specific markers on DNA that link the season of birth to risk of allergy in later life.
Mar 21, 2016
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Immunology
The increasing rates of food allergy and food intolerance
In recent years, researchers have noted a significant increase in food intolerances and allergy. But when is it really an allergy? Is it possible to prevent by intervening in the first few months of life?
Jan 26, 2016
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Inflammatory disorders
Asthma in many adolescents is not an allergic disease
New research indicates that asthma in many adolescents is not likely to involve inflammation of the airways and therefore should not be considered an allergic disease.
Jan 13, 2016
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Immunology
Children with common allergies have twice heart disease risk
Children with allergic disease, particularly asthma and hay fever, have about twice the rate of high blood pressure and high cholesterol, setting them on a course for heart disease at a surprisingly early age, reports a new ...
Dec 8, 2015
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Immunology
Allergists as medical mystery detectives—uncovering all the clues
Most people think of allergists as the doctors who help solve sneezing, wheezing and itchy eyes. They might not realize allergists are the medical mystery detectives with the expertise to discover what is causing all sorts ...
Nov 5, 2015
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Immunology
Vaccines rarely cause life-threatening allergic reactions: CDC
(HealthDay)—A U.S. government study has reassuring news for concerned parents—vaccines rarely trigger serious and potentially fatal allergic reactions.
Oct 15, 2015
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Health
General Mills recalling 1.8M Cheerios boxes on allergy risk
General Mills is recalling 1.8 million boxes of Cheerios and Honey Nut Cheerios produced at a plant in Lodi, California, saying the cereal is labeled gluten-free but actually contains wheat.
Oct 5, 2015
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Immunology
The role of the microbiota in preventing allergies
The human body is inhabited by billions of symbiotic bacteria, carrying a diversity that is unique to each individual. The microbiota is involved in many mechanisms, including digestion, vitamin synthesis and host defense. ...
Jul 10, 2015
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