Allergies Stories
-
Cranberries May Be The Key To Treating Peanut Allergies
Peanut allergies are among the most common the the U.S., but a new study finds that getting rid of them may be on the horizon, with the help of cranberries. -
'Pollen Vortex' To Ruin Spring For Allergy Sufferers
As the polar vortex retreats north, the "pollen vortex" is set to pick up the slack. -
7 Ways To Treat Your Sore Throat Without Any Meds
Follow these simple steps to help relieve your sore throat, without using any medication or spending much money. -
A New Era Of Grass Allergy Treatment: FDA Approves Grastek
The FDA's approval of Merck's Grastek ushers in a new era of grass allergy immunotherapy, as it's the second medication to be approved for grass allergies this month. -
Under-The-Tongue Pill For Hay Fever Means No More Shots
Stallergenes received Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for its under-the-tongue pill, Oralair, to treat allergic rhinitis, otherwise known as hay fever. -
Possible Treatment For Gluten Intolerance, Celiac Disease Discovered
People with celiac disease or other types of gluten intolerance may soon find relief from symptoms, thanks to a molecule called elafin. -
Your Spring Allergies May Be Triggered By Stress, Not Pollen
Spring allergy flare-ups may be triggered by everyday stress elements, a new study finds. -
Peanut Allergy Treatment Changes DNA
Researchers have discovered changes in gene expression for peanut-allergic people after oral immunotherapy (OIT), which researchers say may provide clues into the treatment's long-term effectiveness. -
Shine Light On Your Food And Get Allergen, Caloric Information
The TellSpec is a device, akin to a "speed gun," that shines a beam of light onto food to measure caloric content, and search for allergens. -
Gene Mutation May Explain Tourette's Syndrome
Yale researchers have revealed that a genetic mutation, HDC, could be a cause of Tourette's syndrome. -
Eating Nuts During Pregnancy May Lower Your Child's Risk of Developing Peanut Allergy
Children of mothers who eat nuts during their pregnancy may have a lower risk of developing peanut and tree nut allergies. -
Dublin Girl Dies On Street After Pharmacist Refuses Life-Saving EpiPen
Fourteen-year-old Emma Sloan, from Dublin, Ireland, died on a street corner surrounded by family and strangers after a pharmacist denied her mother the EpiPen needed to save her life.
