Allergies & Asthma
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Peanut cure for peanut allergy
Children who consume peanut foods when they are weaned are unlikely to develop allergy to the nut, British researchers reported last night. Read more
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Asthma gene discoveries offer new hope
New genetic discoveries could open the way for new treatments and even drugs to treat asthma, British researchers say. Read more
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Rising damp raises fungus bogeyman
Wetter weather makes diseases caused by fungus a growing threat, an expert said last night. Read more
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Hope to protect asthma from common cold
British researchers are hoping that drugs can be found to protect asthma sufferers from the effects of the common cold. Read more
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World highlight on hives
Experts today call for more focus on the skin condition urticaria – also known as hives. Read more
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Roasting may trigger peanut allergy
Dry-roasted peanuts may be tastier than normal peanuts – but they are also more likely to trigger the development of serious allergies, researchers revealed today. Read more
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Furs may prevent child asthma
Animal furs and skins might help protect babies from developing asthma, researchers claimed today. Read more
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Genes link asthma and body mass
New findings show a genetic link between a child being overweight and risk of suffering from asthma, researchers say today. Read more
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Allergy victims "trapped" – Euro-conference
People with allergy are "trapped" by the disease, a major European conference has heard. Read more
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Gene flaw challenges asthma theories
A genetic flaw may be responsible for the link between babies getting antibiotics and the later development of asthma, British researchers revealed today. Read more