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Stress During Childhood Increases Risk Of Allergies
Moving house or the
separation of parents can
significantly increase the
risk of children developing
allergies later on. These
are the results from a
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Early Life Exposure To Cats May Reduce Risk Of Childhood Allergies And Asthma Symptoms
Cat ownership may have a
protective effect against
the development of asthma
symptoms in young children
at age five. The study found
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Possible Link Between Baby Swimming And Breathing Problems In Children
Children with mothers who
have allergies or asthma
have an increased risk of
wheezing in the chest if
they take part in baby
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Hissing Cockroaches Are Popular, But They Also Host Potent Mold Allergens
Their gentle nature, large
size, odd sounds and
low-maintenance care have
made Madagascar hissing
cockroaches popular
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Allergy To Road Traffic: Exposure To Traffic-related Air Pollution Linked To Onset Of Allergic Diseases In Children
July 17, 2008 — Allergic diseases appear more often in children who grow up near busy roads according to a new study involving several thousand children. It was shown that an escalation of asthmatic bronchitis and ... > full story -
Researchers Identify Immune Cells That Block Allergic Reactions
July 16, 2008 — When it comes to allergies, both the problem and the solution are found within us. Our immune systems respond to foreign substances with an arsenal of cells. Some are programmed to "remember" ... > full story -
Consumption Of Nut Products During Pregnancy Linked To Increased Asthma In Children
July 15, 2008 — Expectant mothers who eat nuts or nut products like peanut butter daily during pregnancy increase their children's risk of developing asthma by more than 50 percent over women who rarely or never ... > full story -
Silencing Of Molecular 'Conversation' May Help Curb Severe Allergies
June 30, 2008 — Scientists have identified a process, a synergistic encounter between two molecules, that may account for the extreme allergic reactions some people experience. By silencing at least one of these ... > full story -
Potential Role Of Fish-based Fatty Acids In Resolving, Preventing Asthma
June 25, 2008 — In an ongoing effort to determine the anti-inflammatory value of diets rich in some types of fish, scientists studying asthma and allergic reactions have found that a molecule produced by the body ... > full story -
Allergy Expert Has Advice For Flood Victims
June 20, 2008 — As if the emotional and financial impact of flood damage isn't bad enough, floodwaters can also bring health problems. Scientists say after the water recedes, damp homes and businesses are fertile ... > full story -
Allergies: Specific Immunotherapy Works For Many People, Research Suggests
June 16, 2008 — Specific immune therapy works for many people and it is becoming increasingly popular in Europe. When it is green and the flowers have returned, the allergy season has hit its peak. And the number of ... > full story -
Ancient Antibody Molecule Offers Clues To How Humans Evolved Allergies
June 14, 2008 — Scientists have discovered how evolution may have lumbered humans with allergy problems. The team are working on a molecule vital to a chicken's immune system which represents the evolutionary ... > full story -
Road Pollution Blamed For Higher Allergy Risk In Kids
June 13, 2008 — New evidence blames traffic-related pollution for increasing the risk of allergy and atopic diseases among children by more than fifty percent. What's more, the closer children live to roads, the ... > full story -
Hayfever Hope: Probiotic Drink Can Modify Immune System's Response To Grass Pollen
June 6, 2008 — Scientists have found that a daily drink containing probiotic bacteria can modify the immune system's response to grass pollen, a common cause of seasonal hay fever. In a pilot study in humans, the ... > full story
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