allergies

Prenatal Nutrition, Postnatal Allergy Protection

Health - January 4, 2009

Certain foods consumed during pregnancy might protect against asthma and eczema more >>

Lingering Cold Symptoms May Mean Sinusitis

Health - January 3, 2009

Common wintertime problem stems from blocked sinus cavities more >>

Antifungal Drug May Help Ease Asthma

Health - December 29, 2008

People sensitive to fungi may benefit from itraconazole, study finds more >>

Climate Change May Boost Contact With Pollutants

Health - December 26, 2008

Exposure to elevated ozone levels associated with increased hospital admissions more >>

School Program Helps Cut Asthma Risks

Health - December 17, 2008

Urban teens seem to benefit at a time when they're starting to control their own care more >>

Health Buzz: Colonoscopy’s Blind Spot and Other Health News

Health - December 16, 2008

Pediatricians' failure to ask about mental health; dealing with food allergies more >>

Preventing Food Allergy—Is It Possible?

By January W. Payne - Health - December 15, 2008

The research is limited, but some experts think early exposure may play a role. more >>

Nut Bans in Schools May Be Spurring Hysteria

Health - December 12, 2008

Expert says lack of exposure could also perpetuate more allergies among kids more >>

Secondhand Smoke Boosts Asthmatic Boys' Behavior Woes

Health - December 10, 2008

Nicotine could alter youngsters' nervous systems, researchers say more >>

Decongestant Exposure Needs Closer Look

Health - December 5, 2008

Study says pseudoephedrine for kids under 2 poses toxicity issues because of use patterns more >>

An Allergy Checklist for Holiday Gatherings

Health - November 23, 2008

Guests with asthma, respiratory disease will enjoy the party if hosts plan wisely more >>

First Family Will Have Tough Time Finding Hypoallergenic Dog

Health - November 14, 2008

Experts point out such a breed doesn't exist since allergens are also in canine skin. more >>

Lymph Node Shots Tested for Grass Pollen Allergy

Health - November 11, 2008

Eight-week regimen better than 3 to 5 years of standard shots under skin, study finds. more >>

Barriers to Good Asthma Care Detailed

Health - November 10, 2008

Allergists say poor access, distrust of docs behind inequalities in treatment more >>

Childhood Food Allergies on the Rise

Health - November 10, 2008

But researchers are working on new therapies to combat the problem more >>

New Compound Might Be Improvement Over Allergy Shots

Health - November 9, 2008

Study found it effective, less cumbersome than traditional treatment more >>

Dermatitis Can Have Many Causes

Health - November 6, 2008

Food, cosmetics or a workplace chemical are often to blame, experts say more >>

U.S. Experts Still Unsure of Allergy Relief by Mouth

Health - November 6, 2008

Medicines in droplet or pill form aren't yet ready to replace injections, physicians say more >>

Powdered Milk Helps Kids Overcome Milk Allergy

Health - November 5, 2008

Consuming higher and higher doses built up tolerance, study shows more >>

Decorative Halloween Eye Lenses May Pose Serious Risks

Health - October 31, 2008

Without doctor's advice, cat's-eyes, color contacts boost odds of bacterial infection more >>

Health Tip: Allergies and Your Eyes

Health - October 28, 2008

What to do to improve symptoms more >>

Got Allergies or Asthma? Try Taking Photos

By January W. Payne - Health - October 27, 2008

Showing your doctor possible triggers in the home can work as well as an environmental assessment. more >>

Breast Milk Molecule Gives Mom's Immunity to Baby

Health - October 24, 2008

Antibody pathway to mammary glands channels protection against intestinal bugs, study says more >>

Gas Stove Emissions Boost Asthma in Inner-City Kids