Allergies : Science World Report

Jun 05, 2017 05:10 AM EDT

Gene Therapy Could 'Turn-Off' Allergies, Asthma, A New Study Reveals

Gene therapy could turn off the immune response that causes allergic reactions, according to a new study.

May 11, 2017 04:00 AM EDT

EpiPens Potent Up To 4 Years After Expiry Date

EpiPens can be used up to 4 years after expiry date, researchers say.

Mar 23, 2017 05:39 AM EDT

Asthma And Spring Allergies: Dealing With Seasonal Health Discrepancies

The blooming flowers of spring cause seasonal allergies in one out of five children in the U.S.

Dec 08, 2016 03:30 AM EST

Little Boy’s Death Gives People Significant Lesson About Food Allergies

Allergies can be fatal if they are not treated immediately and correctly.

Oct 15, 2016 06:00 AM EDT

Commonly Used Asthma Drug Could Prevent Liver Disease

The new study revealed that cromolyn sodium successfully blocks a series of cells that trigger liver scarring (known as fibrosis), which in advanced cases can lead to cirrhosis.

Sep 29, 2016 05:20 AM EDT

Farm Children Are Less Likely To Develop Allergies And Asthma Later In Life, Researchers Claim

The study claims that people who grow up on farms are less likely to develop allergies and asthma in adulthood than those who spend their childhood elsewhere.

Sep 26, 2016 04:44 AM EDT

'Natural' Household Cleaners Pose Risk Of Developing Allergies, Do They Make Allergies Worse?

'Natural' household cleaning products are not-so-natural at all since it increases a person's risk of allergies due to genetically modified enzymes as one of its basic ingredients.

Sep 21, 2016 04:44 AM EDT

Feeding Babies With Eggs And Peanuts Early In Life May Lower Risk For Allergies

Evidence suggests that feeding kids peanuts and eggs early reduce the risk of allergies.

Sep 09, 2016 09:12 AM EDT

Early Life Exposure To Antibiotics Would Likely Have Greater Risk Of Developing Allergies Later In Life

Exposure to antibiotics in early life is associated with an increased risk of acquiring allergies later in life.

Apr 23, 2016 07:12 AM EDT

Allergies Treatment Update: Are Biodegradable Nanoparticles The Ultimate Answer?

Allergies can now be treated in a safe and effective way through an immunotherapy method.

Feb 02, 2016 08:15 PM EST

Seed Germination May Reduce Peanut Allergen

Researchers have discovered a way to potentially decrease peanut allergen, according to recent findings published in the Journal of Food Science.

Dec 28, 2015 07:36 PM EST

Childhood Asthma Increases Risk Of Shingles

Asthma rates may be going down, but a new study reveals that for those still affected by asthma as children, they are at an increased risk of shingles. The findings are published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (JACI).