Topic: Allergies: Misc.
7/28/2010
FDA Cites Its Food Safety Web Site More than 100 problems identified so far, agency says
7/11/2010
Don't Let Food Allergies Spoil the Picnic A plan that includes simple precautions, emergency meds and a cell phone will leave you free to enjoy yourself
6/10/2010
Health Tip: Know the Warning Signs of Anaphylaxis It's a serious allergic reaction
6/8/2010
Health Tip: Mold Can Be a Health Risk How it could affect your well-being
5/27/2010
Allergies Might Trigger Depression Study found mood of those with sensitivities worsened when exposed to allergens
5/17/2010
More Seniors Opting for Less Invasive Sinus Surgery Gentler technique replacing 'open' sinus surgery in Medicare population, study finds
5/13/2010
Rate of Childhood Peanut Allergies More Than Triples Researchers can't explain increase in last decade, although actual number is still small
5/11/2010
Few High-Quality Studies on Food Allergies, Say Reviewers No uniform standards for diagnosing a food allergy even exist, researchers find
4/23/2010
Cat Allergy Doesn't Have to Mean Giving Up Kitty For many feline fans, there are ways to live together happily, experts say
4/20/2010
Health Tip: Using Decongestants They aren't safe for everyone
4/16/2010
'Off-the-Charts' Pollen Counts Bring Misery to Millions Recent weather patterns plus climate change driving the trend, experts say
3/27/2010
Some Allergy Sufferers Can Skip the Sneezing Season Many people can avoid triggering symptoms, experts say
3/19/2010
With Faulty Food Labeling, Who's Minding the Store? Recent charges of misleading ingredient, calorie count info have FDA scrambling to fix system
3/1/2010
Kids' Peanut Allergies Might Be Tamed: Study Gradual exposure desensitized some kids, but experts advise against trying on your own
Global Warming Kicks Up Allergy Storm Longer pollen seasons, more allergy sufferers are the result, study finds
2/28/2010
Meat Might Be Behind Many Unidentified Allergic Reactions Certain carb could be causing severe anaphylaxis, researchers warn
Household Dirt Won't Raise Asthma Risk in Infants Allergens not linked to wheezing in kids, study finds
2/27/2010
Penicillin Allergy Might Not Include Related Antibiotic Many facing surgery could still take cephalosporins if tested, study finds
Blood Test Might Sort Out Milk Allergies Could spot those allergic to all milk products, those who can tolerate heated milk
1/17/2010
Shots Relieve Children's Hay Fever, Cut Expenses Health-care costs drop by one-third, study finds
1/1/2010
It's Not a Hangover, It's an Allergic Reaction Ingredients in alcohol could explain 'morning-after' feeling, experts say
12/29/2009
Indoor Allergies Common in Winter To keep sneezing and wheezing at bay, follow these expert tips
12/21/2009
Allergens Worsen Sinusitis Immediate reaction seen in nasal passages of sufferers, scans find
12/7/2009
Mom's Exposure to Microbes Lowers Allergies in Kids Study found pregnant mice that inhaled barnyard air passed protection to offspring
12/5/2009
Keep Asthma, Allergies at Bay for the Holidays Take steps to eliminate triggers, experts advise
11/16/2009
Child Food Allergies on the Rise in U.S. Experts unsure if growth stems from more awareness or actual increase in numbers
10/28/2009
Health Tip: What's Behind My Asthma and Allergy Symptoms? A list of common triggers
10/15/2009
Bad Reaction No Good Reason to Avoid Future Shots Experts urge doctors to investigate source of vaccine allergy
9/28/2009
Health Tip: Testing for Allergies Several methods to find out what's making you sneeze
Many Kids Suffer Medication Side Effects: Study Adverse drug reactions cause more than half a million outpatient visits a year, researchers find
9/14/2009
Chlorine in Pools Raises Kids' Asthma, Allergy Risk Too many homes over-treat their pools, boosting the odds, experts say
9/10/2009
Allergies Dampen Sex Lives Study finds 83 percent of people with allergic rhinitis say it kills the mood
9/9/2009
Day Care May Not Shield Kids From Asthma, Allergies Study debunks 'hygiene hypothesis' that early exposures boost immune response
9/7/2009
Health Tip: Keep Mold Out of Your Home Suggestions to reduce exposure
8/29/2009
Get Ready for Ragweed Preventive measures make it possible to reduce the problems caused by pollen
8/27/2009
Milk Allergy Symptoms May Ease With Exposure With continued consumption, children's tolerance can improve, study shows
Health Tip: Stifle Back-to-School Allergy and Asthma Problems Suggestions for when your child returns to the classroom
8/25/2009
Xyzal Approved for Younger Kids Antihistamine sanctioned for children as young as 6 months
8/19/2009
Are Candles Making You Sick? Researchers warn of toxic buildup from paraffin, suggest beeswax instead
8/11/2009
Health Tip: Getting Rid of Dust Mites Suggestions to help banish them from your home
8/6/2009
Food Allergy Facts Need More Focus Many U.S. adults unaware there is no cure, survey finds
7/10/2009
Scientists Zero In on Elusive 'Allergy Gene' Genetic mutation increases likelihood of eczema and asthma, study finds
7/5/2009
Kids May 'Learn' to Tolerate Food Allergens Experiments show it's possible to develop resistance to peanuts, eggs and more
6/30/2009
Health Tip: Understanding Hay Fever Pollinating plants can make sufferers miserable
6/13/2009
Asthma Drugs Get 'Precaution' Labeling for Possible Psychiatric Side Effects FDA says users of Singulair and similar meds should watch for such problems
6/10/2009
Health Tip: Using Antihistamines Take them safely
5/27/2009
Point-of-Sale Printers May Trigger Asthma Chemical on receipts, coupons, tickets the likely culprit, report suggests
5/24/2009
Things to Know If You're Contemplating a Pet Thinking ahead about the animal's and family's needs is key, expert says
5/21/2009
Protein May Hold Key to Blocking Allergy-Induced Asthma Team finds mice lacking certain gene showed fewer signs of condition
5/16/2009
Know Your Asthma Triggers Tips for keeping wheezing at bay this spring
5/11/2009
Climate Change Could Sting Allergy, Asthma Sufferers Longer pollen seasons, more ozone mean more symptoms for those at risk, experts say
5/8/2009
Obesity May Raise Kids' Allergy Risk With both problems on the rise, researchers call for more study
5/6/2009
America's Top Allergy Capitals Louisville, Ky., is rated most challenging city to live in for springtime sufferers
5/5/2009
Health Tip: Common Food Allergies in Children Here's what may make them react
4/30/2009
Folic Acid Might Offer Allergy Relief But use of supplements should await further study, expert says
4/20/2009
Health Tip: Keep Allergy Symptoms Under Control Here are suggestions
4/18/2009
Group Urges Public to Take Free Asthma Tests in May It's National Asthma and Allergy Awareness Month
4/5/2009
Breathe Easier Knowing Spring's Pollen Triggers Children are especially vulnerable to seasonal allergies, so be prepared, expert says
3/30/2009
Health Tip: Breathe Fresh Air at Home Improve the quality of indoor air
3/17/2009
Black Male Children Face Highest Risk for Food Allergies Peanuts and shrimp cause the most problems, survey finds
3/16/2009
Child's Food Allergies Take Toll on Family Plans Work schedules, finances and getaway destinations are affected, studies find
Exposure to Peanuts May Build Tolerance to Allergy The therapy is still experimental, and more research is needed, study says
Food Allergy Labeling Not Always Accurate A small number of products contain allergens no matter what ingredients are listed, study finds
3/3/2009
2 Hours Glued to TV Doubles Kids' Asthma Risk Association found in both genders regardless of weight issues, study finds
2/26/2009
Babies Born in High Pollen Months at Wheezing Risk Findings may clarify why fall and winter infants more likely to develop asthma
2/23/2009
Health Tip: Getting Answers About Allergy Shots Information you should consider
2/20/2009
Health Tip: If You Have a Food Allergy Here's how to prevent a reaction
2/13/2009
Herbal Remedy Could Halt Peanut Allergy Tests in mice were successful, and human trials are under way
1/30/2009
Health Tip: Living With Latex Allergy How to avoid a reaction
1/12/2009
Health Tip: Coping With Pet Allergies Reduce symptoms without getting rid of your furry companions
1/4/2009
Prenatal Nutrition, Postnatal Allergy Protection Certain foods consumed during pregnancy might protect against asthma and eczema
12/29/2008
Antifungal Drug May Help Ease Asthma People sensitive to fungi may benefit from itraconazole, study finds
12/26/2008
Climate Change May Boost Contact With Pollutants Exposure to elevated ozone levels associated with increased hospital admissions
12/17/2008
School Program Helps Cut Asthma Risks Urban teens seem to benefit at a time when they're starting to control their own care
12/10/2008
Secondhand Smoke Boosts Asthmatic Boys' Behavior Woes Nicotine could alter youngsters' nervous systems, researchers say
12/5/2008
Decongestant Exposure Needs Closer Look Study says pseudoephedrine for kids under 2 poses toxicity issues because of use patterns
12/2/2008
Health Tip: Allergies to the Flu Shot Who may have a reaction and shouldn't get the vaccine
11/23/2008
An Allergy Checklist for Holiday Gatherings Guests with asthma, respiratory disease will enjoy the party if hosts plan wisely
11/14/2008
First Family Will Have Tough Time Finding Hypoallergenic Dog Experts point out such a breed doesn't exist since allergens are also in canine skin
Early Life Peanut Consumption Might Prevent Allergy But experts say study results aren't sufficient to counter current warnings
11/11/2008
Lymph Node Shots Tested for Grass Pollen Allergy Eight-week regimen better than 3 to 5 years of standard shots under skin, study finds
11/10/2008
New Compound Might Be Improvement Over Allergy Shots Study found it effective, less cumbersome than traditional treatment
Barriers to Good Asthma Care Detailed Allergists say poor access, distrust of docs behind inequalities in treatment
Childhood Food Allergies on the Rise But researchers are working on new therapies to combat the problem
11/6/2008
U.S. Experts Still Unsure of Allergy Relief by Mouth Medicines in droplet or pill form aren't yet ready to replace injections, physicians say
Dermatitis Can Have Many Causes Food, cosmetics or a workplace chemical are often to blame, experts say
11/5/2008
Powdered Milk Helps Kids Overcome Milk Allergy Consuming higher and higher doses built up tolerance, study shows
10/31/2008
Decorative Halloween Eye Lenses May Pose Serious Risks Without doctor's advice, cat's-eyes, color contacts boost odds of bacterial infection
10/28/2008
Health Tip: Allergies and Your Eyes What to do to improve symptoms
10/24/2008
Gas Stove Emissions Boost Asthma in Inner-City Kids Using cooking appliances as heat source a hallmark of urban poverty, study notes
Breast Milk Molecule Gives Mom's Immunity to Baby Antibody pathway to mammary glands channels protection against intestinal bugs, study says
10/22/2008
Food Allergies Up 18% Among U.S. Children Reactions lead to higher risk for asthma, other respiratory problems, CDC report says
10/21/2008
Kids, Adults React Equally to Allergy Patch Tests But each reacts to different skin allergens, researchers say
10/15/2008
Gene Variations, Secondhand Smoke Linked to Early Asthma The combination nearly tripled the risk for children under 4, study found
10/7/2008
Health Tip: Symptoms of a Drug Allergy Signs that you're having a reaction
9/29/2008
Health Tip: Eating Out With Food Allergies Suggestions to avoid a problem
9/28/2008
Studies Ignite Hope for Long-Acting Allergy Vaccines New ragweed regimens would be more convenient and effective, researchers say
9/26/2008
Babies Who Eat Fish Lower Eczema Risk Study found doing so before 9 months decreased chances of skin condition by 25%
9/19/2008
Acetaminophen Linked to Childhood Asthma Drug should only be used to treat high fevers in children, experts say
9/16/2008
FDA Mulls Changes to Allergy Labeling on Foods Current labels can be confusing, experts say
9/5/2008
Obesity Worsens Asthma Sufferers more likely to be hospitalized, have lower quality of life, study finds
No Place Safe From Allergies Most can be controlled, but you need to know what triggers them, experts say
9/4/2008
Even Kids With Known Allergies Can Be Safely Vaccinated Experts develop sequence of instructions they say could help doctors evaluate risks
8/25/2008
One-Third of Schools Built in Air Pollution Danger Zones Unhealthy proximity to major roads is public health concern future planners should address
Food Allergy Action Plan Can Keep Kids From Harm Allergists recommend consulting with school staff on avoidance strategies
Climate Change Linked to Longer Pollen Seasons Increasing temperatures, carbon dioxide levels add to discomfort of ragweed allergies
8/23/2008
Lung Association Urges Back-to-School Asthma Checklist Since almost 11% of school-age kids have the disease, parents should take precautions
8/14/2008
Stress, Anxiety Worsen Response to Allergens Delayed reactions also occur in allergic asthma, can be life-threatening, study says
8/4/2008
Health Tip: Get Rid of Allergens Prevent symptoms with a few precautions
7/31/2008
Black Henna Tattoo Chemical Can Cause Skin Reaction Additive to popular markings puts wearers at risk for allergic dermatitis, eczema, scarring, dermatology group warns.
7/23/2008
Children Can Develop Tolerance to Egg Allergy Greek study finds gradual exposure builds resistance over time
7/21/2008
Women More Likely to Have Second Thoughts on Tattoos They're much more inclined to have one removed than men, study shows
7/15/2008
Stomach Germ May Protect Against Asthma Disappearance of H. pylori could leave kids more susceptible to the disease, study says
Just Say No to Nuts During Pregnancy Daily consumption while expecting ups odds of asthmatic offspring, study suggests
7/6/2008
Food Allergens Show Up in Unexpected Places Street vendors, fairs replacing trans fats with peanut oil -- all can spell trouble
7/1/2008
Health Tip: Rid Your Home of Dust Mites And help prevent asthma and allergy symptoms
6/25/2008
Cats Can Trigger Eczema in Some Infants Babies with a genetic mutation and a cat at home were more likely to develop skin condition before age of 1, study finds
6/19/2008
Traffic Pollution Puts Kids at Higher Allergy Risk Those living closer to busy streets were 50% more likely to develop symptoms
5/23/2008
Health Tip: Common Triggers for Allergy and Asthma Identifying them is key
5/21/2008
Childhood Asthma, Allergies Traced to Womb New research suggests birth order, method of delivery all play a part
5/19/2008
Advances Aid Treatment, Diagnosis of Celiac Disease Disorder triggered by gluten in common foods, such as bread, pasta, often goes unnoticed
