Immunology
FDA approves new treatment for dust mite allergies
(HealthDay)—A new treatment for dust mite allergies has won approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Mar 2, 2017
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NYC toddlers exposed to potentially harmful flame retardants
Researchers at the Columbia Center for Children's Environmental Health (CCCEH) within the Mailman School of Public Health report evidence of potentially harmful flame retardants on the hands and in the homes of 100 percent ...
Jan 23, 2017
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Immunology
Don't let dust deck your halls this holiday season, says allergist
Once the Thanksgiving leftovers are all packed up, many people head for their dusty attic to unpack their holiday decorations. However, according to an allergy expert at Baylor College of Medicine, those who suffer from dust ...
Nov 18, 2016
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Thirdhand smoke lingers in the home long after smokers have quit
Even when you quit smoking, residue left behind by cigarette smoke can stick to surfaces, penetrate deep into materials in your home and settle in for a long time to come. A new study led by researchers at San Diego State ...
Sep 22, 2016
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Allergic response to house dust mites is age-dependent
In adults with a house dust mite allergy, a cascade of inflammatory signals on the surface of the airways leads to airway remodeling. This process cannot be influenced by standard cortisone therapy. Researchers at Helmholtz ...
Aug 26, 2016
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Indoor allergies can flare during the dog days of summer
During the dog days of the summer, many people might find themselves staying indoors more often to avoid the heat and humidity, but a Baylor College of Medicine expert warns that there may be something to be cautious of when ...
Jul 27, 2016
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Hot desert storms increase risk of bacterial meningitis in Africa
Exposure to airborne dust and high temperatures are significant risk factors for bacterial meningitis, a new study by the University of Liverpool's Institute of Infection and Global Health has found.
Jul 25, 2016
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Study establishes lung health response to cement dust exposure
Long-term exposure to cement dust at levels that are comparable to the present occupational exposure limits could cause a decline in lung volumes, according to a new study.
Apr 21, 2016
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Pediatrics
Vitamin D helps reduce childhood allergy rate
Vitamin D supplements during pregnancy and infancy may help to reduce New Zealand's high childhood allergy rate.
Apr 15, 2016
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Trouble sleeping? You might be slumbering in a dust bowl
It's cold and flu season, but if you have the sniffles and feel exhausted, the culprit might not be a germ.
Jan 5, 2016
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