Immunology
Experimental peanut allergy patch shows promise
An experimental patch that delivers a high dose of peanut protein has shown promise in reducing allergic reactions in children and adults, researchers said on Tuesday.
Nov 15, 2017
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Immunology
Eczema plus family history can mean a longer hospital stay for kids with asthma
Asthma and allergies are related, and many people who suffer from asthma have allergies that trigger their asthma. Research being presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology's (ACAAI) Annual Scientific ...
Oct 27, 2017
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Immunology
Neuro-immune crosstalk in allergic asthma
Exactly how asthma begins and progresses remain a mystery, but a team led by researchers at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard has uncovered a fundamental molecular cue that the nervous ...
Sep 28, 2017
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Immunology
What is the difference between a food allergy and a food intolerance?
If you have a bad reaction after eating certain foods, it can be hard to tell if you are experiencing the symptoms of a food allergy or a food intolerance. One Baylor College of Medicine expert explains the important differences ...
Sep 27, 2017
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Immunology
Fighting allergies by silencing immune cells
University of Queensland researchers are one step closer to developing new medicines for treating inflammatory diseases, including allergies such as rhinitis, itchy hives, asthma, eczema and dermatitis.
Sep 4, 2017
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Pediatrics
Serious reactions to vaccines rarely recur: review
(HealthDay)—When a child has a serious reaction to a vaccine, the chances of it happening again are slim, a new analysis suggests.
Aug 28, 2017
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Immunology
Food allergies—animals and humans may have more in common than you think
People are not the only ones suffering from the symptoms and problems of food intolerance and allergies. Other mammals, such as cats, dogs and horses, are affected as well. The Messerli Research Institute, a cooperation between ...
Aug 23, 2017
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Health
How savvy are you about nail care safety?
(HealthDay)—Before your next manicure or pedicure, give some thought to the safety of your nail care products.
Jul 28, 2017
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Home remedies: Don't scratch swimmer's itch
Swimmer's itch is an itchy rash that can occur after you go swimming or wading outdoors. Also known as cercarial dermatitis, swimmer's itch is most common in freshwater lakes and ponds, but it occasionally occurs in salt ...
Jul 12, 2017
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