Experts say that last winter’s snowfall is causing trees and grasses to erupt with very high pollen levels. This year’s pollen forecasts are also high in the southern parts of the country. Pollen and other airborne allergens cause cells in the immune system to release histamines. Those histamines trigger everything from itchy eyes and throat… Continue reading Another Bad Allergy Season Is Here
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A New Treatment for Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Researchers have found a promising new treatment for allergic contact dermatitis that offers an alternative to corticosteroids and their possible side effects. The investigators were led by Nicolas Bazan, MD, PhD, Boyd Professor and Director of the Neuroscience Center of Excellence at Louisiana State University Health New Orleans School of Medicine, and the findings were… Continue reading A New Treatment for Allergic Contact Dermatitis
Dogs May Help Protect Against Childhood Eczema and Asthma
Now there’s another reason to call dogs man’s best friend. Or maybe a child’s best friend. Research presented at the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) Annual Scientific Meeting shows that babies born in a home with a dog during a woman’s pregnancy receive protection from allergic eczema. A second study shows dogs… Continue reading Dogs May Help Protect Against Childhood Eczema and Asthma
Keeping Track of Food Safety Recalls
In all likelihood you’ve heard about some recalls on television or in the newspaper, but that may not be all the information you need. Here, from the website www.foodsafety.gov, is what you need to know about food recalls, and how to find the latest information: Recalls & Alerts A food recall occurs when there is… Continue reading Keeping Track of Food Safety Recalls
Allergic to Milk? It Might Be in Your Dark Chocolate
If you or someone in your household is allergic to milk, take heed: a recent study by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) tested 100 dark chocolate products and found that many contained milk. More importantly, you can’t always tell that’s the case simply by reading the food label. “This can be a problem, since… Continue reading Allergic to Milk? It Might Be in Your Dark Chocolate