News articles tagged with 'allergic'
Allergy vaccine is nothing to sneeze at
— 28 Mar 2011 16:27 | HealthMonash University researchers are working on a vaccine that could completely cure asthma brought on by house dust mite allergies…
Nottingham scientists identify trigger in cat allergy
— 10 Mar 2011 17:50 | HealthA breakthrough by scientists at The University of Nottingham could provide hope for any allergy sufferers who have ever had to choose between their health and their household pet…
Heparin a key role player in allergy and inflammatory reactions
— 26 Feb 2011 17:36 | HealthHeparin plays a key role in allergic and inflammatory reactions driven by mast cells, scientists from Karolinska Institutet in Sweden shows in an international collaboration involving…
Exposure to worm infection in the womb may protect against eczema, study suggests
— 28 Jan 2011 17:03 | HealthExposure to worm infections in the womb may protect a newborn infant from developing eczema, a study funded by the Wellcome Trust suggests. A large trial in Uganda showed that treating…
New discovery on the causes of contact allergy
— 11 Oct 2010 10:24 | HealthThe fragrances used in many household and skincare products can cause contact allergy when exposed to oxygen in the air, reveals research from the University of Gothenburg's Faculty…
Johns Hopkins researchers turn off severe food allergies in mice
— 2 Oct 2010 12:23 | HealthJohns Hopkins scientists have discovered a way to turn off the immune system's allergic reaction to certain food proteins in mice, a discovery that could have implications for the millions…
Pet allergies worsen hay fever symptoms, Queen's study finds
— 29 Sep 2010 17:35 | HealthBeing allergic to dogs or cats may worsen your ragweed allergies, according to a study from Queen's University…
Research concludes vitamin D may treat or prevent allergy to common mould
— 17 Aug 2010 10:15 | HealthResearch conducted by Dr Jay Kolls, Professor and Chair of Genetics at LSU Health Sciences Centre New Orleans, and colleagues, has found that vitamin D may be an effective therapeutic…
Ultrafine particles in air pollution may heighten allergic inflammation in asthma
— 2 Jul 2010 11:52 | HealthA new academic study led by UCLA scientists has found that even brief exposure to ultrafine pollution particles near a Los Angeles freeway is potent enough to boost the allergic inflammation…
Those with allergic asthma face double trouble during flu season
— 29 May 2010 14:45 | HealthNew research from UT Southwestern Medical Centre suggests that allergic reactions to pet dander, dust mites and mould may prevent people with allergic asthma from generating a healthy…