Allergies & Asthma

  • Fast food link to allergies

    Fast food may be linked to rising rates of asthma and allergic diseases in the developed world, researchers report today. Read more

  • Pregnancy pollen child asthma risk

    Children are at increased risk of developing asthma if their mother is exposed to high pollen levels in the later stages of pregnancy, according to a new study. Read more

  • Holiday food shock warning

    Allergy experts have issued a warning to party hosts and parents to take care about dangerous reactions over the holiday season. Read more

  • Tibetan fungus may hold asthma key

    A semi-legendary fungus found in Tibet is set to provide a novel medicine for asthma and possibly a range of other conditions, British researchers have found. Read more

  • Asthma molecule fights skin cancer

    High levels of a molecule that is involved in asthma and allergies may help to combat skin cancer, researchers have reported. Read more

  • Hope for new hay fever treatment

    A new vaccination technique could radically improve treatment for hay fever, British researchers reported today. Read more

  • Asthma drug trial success

    A new monoclonal antibody treatment has made a massive difference to patients with severe asthma, researchers report today. Read more

  • Allergy fungus research stepped up

    A university is planning to step up research into allergies to fungus – backed with a major grant from local fund-raisers. Read more

  • New food allergy alert

    Europe is facing a dramatic increase in rates of food allergy, experts warned yesterday. Read more

  • Baby milk allergy campaign

    Parents are having to make ten or more trips to their doctor before a child is diagnosed with cows’ milk allergy, campaigners claimed today. Read more