Immunology
Baby's first poop can help predict risk of developing allergies
It may seem like an unusual place to go looking for answers, but the contents of a baby's first diaper can reveal a lot about a newborn's future health.
Apr 29, 2021
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News tagged with allergic sensitization
Immunology
Composition of complex sugars in breast milk may prevent future food allergies
The unique composition of a mother's breastmilk may help to reduce food sensitization in her infant, report researchers at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine with colleagues in Canada.
Jun 12, 2018
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Immunology
Study finds asthma and food allergies predictable at age 1
Children at one year old who have eczema or atopic dermatitis (AD) and are sensitized to an allergen are seven times more likely than other infants to develop asthma, and significantly more likely to have a food allergy by ...
Nov 15, 2017
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Immunology
Increasing BMI causally linked to asthma, not hay fever
(HealthDay)—There is a causal relationship between increasing body mass index (BMI) and asthma and decreased lung function, according to a study published online July 4 in Allergy.
Jul 10, 2017
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Immunology
AAAAI: early-life secondhand smoke may up food allergy risk
(HealthDay)—Exposure to secondhand smoke in the first few weeks of life could increase the risk that children will develop food allergies, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the American Academy of ...
Mar 8, 2017
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Health
Don't believe everything you read on skin-care product labels
(HealthDay)— Some terms on skin-care product labels may mislead consumers, so people can't always rely on what they read on the package, according to the American Academy of Dermatology.
Mar 3, 2017
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Immunology
Molecular origins of allergy to house dust mites discovered
Scientists at the Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin found which molecules of the house dust mites are initially targeted by the immune system of children developing, even years later, allergic rhinitis and asthma. The ...
Oct 25, 2016
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Immunology
High prevalence of allergic sensitization in pediatric asthma
(HealthDay)—Among children with persistent asthma, the prevalence of allergic sensitization is high, according to a study published online Sept. 17 in Allergy.
Sep 22, 2016
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Immunology
Pollen allergies have increased among Swedish adults
The prevalence of pollen allergies among adults in Sweden has increased. However, the prevalence of allergies to furred animals, mites or mold has not. These were the results of a new study at Sahlgrenska Academy.
Jun 21, 2016
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New 3-D human skin models could replace animal testing to assess dermal sensitivity to medical device
New research shows that exposing a 3D human skin tissue model to extracts of medical device materials can detect the presence of sensitizers known to cause an allergic response on contact in some individuals. Conventional ...
Jul 29, 2015
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