Monday, July 29, 2013

Scientists Identify Genetic Basis Of Allergies: Treatments Could Soon Target ...

Scientists Identify Genetic Basis Of Allergies: Treatments Could Soon Target
Allergies plague people of all ages for at least six months of each year. Often, little can be done to treat allergies, and instead people take steps to soothe symptoms. However, a new study identifies a fault in one's genetic code that can lead to …
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Food Allergy from the Outside In
(dailyRx News) Kids with eczema often itch. Eczema has also been linked to food allergies for some time. New research adds some insight into how this connection happens. A recent study found babies with eczema were more likely to have some kind of food …
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Climate change blamed for increasing allergy problems
"The more pollution, the more global warming, we're definitely seeing higher pollen counts," said Dr. David Pallares of Louisville Allergy and Asthma. "Over the last decade, there has been a progressive increase in pollen counts compared with in the …
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Cat's out of bag: Here's what causes allergy
Scientists have discovered the trigger for allergic reactions to cats, paving the way for developing preventative treatments. A team at the University of Cambridge looked at the immune system's extreme reaction to cat allergens and discovered that the …
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Am I really allergic to my sunscreen ?
"Suspicion of allergy to sun blocks are not uncommon concerns of patients", according to David E. Cohen MD, MPH Director of Allergic, Occupational, and Environmental Dermatology at New York University School of Medicine. If you have a sunscreen …
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