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Category: Allergies
Women who eat nuts while pregnant can reduce child's allergy risk
A new study suggests that women who consume nuts while pregnant can help prevent their child from developing a nut allergy. Read More »
A change in diet may help prevent asthma
A new study from the University of Lausanne says that a high fiber diet can actually help prevent asthma symptoms. Read More »
New allergy law aims to protect students
A new law passed in 2013 encouraging schools to have extra allergy medication available to students is scheduled to take effect this month. Read More »
New study connects asthma to mood disorders
A new Taiwanese study has found a link between children suffering from asthma and developing a mood disorder later in life. Read More »
A new, needle-free allergy treatment might soon be available
A new type of allergy medication being considered for approval by the FDA may soon render needle treatment for reactions unnecessary. Read More »
Schools beginning to carry undesignated asthma medication
Four states in the country require schools to carry undesignated allergy medication, which can be administered to children even if they are not diagnosed with allergies or asthma. Read More »
Middle schoolers create food allergy app
A group of eighth graders in New Hampshire have designed a food allergy app for smartphones. The students participated in Verizon’s 2013 App Challenge, taking home the grand prize in the middle school level competition. Read More »
New study links dogs to asthma and allergy protection
According to research published online Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, scientists appear to have found the reason why children growing up with pets are less likely to develop any allergies or asthma. Read More »
Ways to avoid winter allergies
Winter can be especially harsh on those who suffer from allergies. Avoid months of miserable coughing and sneezing by following these simple tips to keep your home as allergen free as possible. Read More »