The breast milk of mothers in a Mennonite community was shown to have higher concentrations of antibodies, suggesting that children in traditional farming communities may acquire better protection against allergic diseases. What to know: Allergies are less common among Amish and Old Order Mennonite communities compared with the general population in Western countries, suggesting traditional […]
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People with venom allergies are more likely to have bone marrow disorder
Researchers at Michigan Medicine found that people with venom allergies are much more likely to suffer mastocytosis, a bone marrow disorder that causes higher risk of fatal reactions. The team of allergists examined approximately 27 million United States patients through an insurance database – easily becoming the nation's largest study of allergies to bee and […]
Milk Is Overtaking Nuts as Top Food Allergy Threat
When Lesley Solomon’s son was 10 years old, he was standing in an unlucky spot on the playground when a schoolmate kicked over a cup of hot chocolate, sending droplets flying into the air. For the young boy with a severe milk allergy, the hot liquid splattering was less of a hazard for him than […]
Climate Change Is Exacerbating North American Pollen Seasons
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Over the past three decades, anthropogenic climate change has contributed to making pollen seasons in North America both longer and more severe, researchers in the U.S. report. Across the continent, pollen seasons advanced by 20 days and lengthened by eight days on average, and pollen concentrations rose by 21%, the […]
Rare water allergy brings woman out in huge welts if she gets caught in the rain
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Allergy to cow's milk is most common cause of fatal reactions in kids
Allergy to cow’s milk is the most common cause of fatal reactions in children and is ‘increasingly’ affecting adults, study shows The product was responsible for 26% of food allergy deaths in school-aged kids Admissions to hospital for severe food allergies have tripled over last 20 years Campaigners now issuing fresh calls for a national […]
Deaths from food allergy rare and decreasing in the UK, finds study
Deaths from serious allergic reactions (“anaphylaxis”) due to food have declined over the past 20 years, an analysis of UK NHS data had found. This is despite an increase in hospital admissions for food-induced anaphylaxis over the same time. The analysis, conducted by scientists from Imperial College London and published in the BMJ also found […]
Symptoms of Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a symptom of an underlying disease rather than being a disease itself. It is characterized by various soft or loud sounds in the ears of the patient when there is no such sound in the environment. Around 15 per cent of people experience tinnitus at some stage of life and it's more likely […]
Symptoms of Tinnitus
Tinnitus is a symptom of an underlying disease rather than being a disease itself. It is characterized by various soft or loud sounds in the ears of the patient when there is no such sound in the environment. Around 15 per cent of people experience tinnitus at some stage of life and it's more likely […]
What is Common Variable Immune Deficiency (CVID)?
Skip to: What is CVID? What is the prevalence of CVID? What are the causative factors? How CVID is inherited? What are the common symptoms? How is CVID diagnosed? How is CVID treated? Common variable immune deficiency (CVID) is a genetic disorder characterized by a weakened immune system. Patients with CVID frequently suffer from infections. […]