Allergies & Asthma
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24/12/2009 - Asthma gene offers hope
Scientists have found a new gene, which may open up a range of new treatments for childhood asthma, it was announced last night. More
14/12/2009 - Lung health genes found
British scientists say they have made a medical breakthrough in discovering five genes linked to the health of the lung. More
09/12/2009 - Pre-birth bacteria exposure may prevent allergies
It's been thought for a long time that child-hood exposure to bacteria reduces the risk of asthma and allergy - but new findings suggest this begins in the womb. More
24/11/2009 - Skin bugs may fight allergy
Scientists may have identified bacteria that could help treat skin conditions caused by allergy and inflammation. More
05/11/2009 - Pregnancy vitamin link to asthma claim
Researchers say they have found a link between the folic acid supplements that women take in pregnancy and rising rates of asthma. More
30/10/2009 - Allergic reaction does not rule out future vaccines
Experts say that children who have an allergic reaction to one vaccine should be examined and might be able to have other vaccines. More
14/10/2009 - Asthma linked to low birth weight and early birth
There is a clear link between low birth weight and the chance of developing asthma, says new research. More
13/10/2009 - Asthma research 'misses minorities'
British research into asthma is lagging behind the USA in the way it treats ethnic minorities, it was claimed last night. More
13/10/2009 - Asthma research 'misses minorities'
British research into asthma is lagging behind the USA in the way it treats ethnic minorities, it was claimed last night. More
09/10/2009 - Fish boost for allergy
Eating fish may be one of the best ways of reducing the impact of allergies, experts have reported. More
30/09/2009 - Temperature changes may worsen asthma
Allergy experts have found new evidence that changes in the weather can trigger asthma attacks. More
09/09/2009 - No allergy benefit from daycare
Children who attend day-care may not gain long-term protection against asthma and allergy as a result of socialising, researchers have said. More
26/08/2009 - Nurses testing peanut allergy cure
Nurses have been talking of their role in a ground-breaking programme to desensitise children who are allergic to peanuts. More
21/08/2009 - Swimming aids asthma children
Taking up swimming may offer children with asthma many benefits, doctors have reported. More
13/08/2009 - New hope for asthma allergy treatment
Drugs under development for diabetes may offer a radical new treatment to prevent asthma attacks sparked by allergies, researchers have reported. More
27/07/2009 - Top food allergy culprits named
A top US allergy expert has outlined eight foods that cause 90 per cent of all childhood food allergies. More
23/07/2009 - Meat oil linked to bowel disease
A common oil found in many foods is linked to the development of an unpleasant bowel disease, researchers report today. More
22/07/2009 - Allergy shock treatment hope
Scientists may have found a way of limiting the danger of anaphylactic shock caused by allergic reactions. More
10/07/2009 - Skin gene linked to allergy risk
New research has linked allergies such as eczema, rhinitis, and asthma to a specific gene. More
30/06/2009 - Caesarean birth may affect immune system
Birth by Caesarean section leads to genetic changes that may affect a baby's future health, researchers warned yesterday. More
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