Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Some 'anaphylactic' reactions to flu shots may just be stress responses

Some adverse reactions to influenza vaccinations may be safe to de-labeled—that is, deemed safe for further flu vaccinations—from "allergies" to "stress-related responses" because they do not meet the criteria for anaphylaxis, ...

Arthritis & Rheumatism

Most common allergies not linked to rheumatoid arthritis

Most common allergies are not associated with the risk for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), but some allergic conditions, including animal dander allergy and atopic dermatitis, are associated with increased RA risk, according to ...

Immunology

New research on dust mites and respiratory infections

When asthmatics' respiratory tracts are exposed to dust mites, their immune response becomes less effective, which can lead to a weaker immune system. People who suffer from asthma associated with infection may therefore ...

Immunology

'Bad guy' blood cells vital to gut health found

A Monash University collaboration has found that eosinophils, a type of white blood cell commonly associated with asthma and allergy, play an important role in maintaining a healthy gut.

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