Allergies & Asthma

  • Body’s allergic reaction to cancer

    The body releases antibodies, similar to an allergic reaction, as a way of responding to cancer causing damage, according to new findings. Read more

  • World struggles on asthma

    The world’s wealthiest countries are struggling to provide good care for asthma and diabetes – while the UK continues to lag behind others on cancer treatment, according to a major report published yesterday. Read more

  • Early fish may prevent asthma

    Including fish in baby food after weaning may help prevent asthma-type problems developing, researchers from Sweden reported yesterday. Read more

  • Hospitals face asthma surge

    The north west of England has suffered the greatest problem with asthma in the last year, according to new figures. Read more

  • Infants ‘need’ exposure to dirt

    New-born babies need to encounter a wide range of bacteria to lessen their chances of developing allergic disease later in life, Danish research has concluded. Read more

  • Blue-green hope to beat sunscreen allergy

    Swedish researchers are hoping that blue-green algae will yield a "natural" sunscreen that may spare users from skin reactions. Read more

  • Warming weed raises allergy risk

    Global warming may be spreading an unpleasant weed which causes allergic reactions including asthma, hay fever and skin reactions, experts warned yesterday. Read more

  • Child allergy diagnosis call

    Improved diagnostic techniques are needed to identify allergies in children to help them live normal lives, experts said yesterday. Read more

  • Flu jab urged for asthma

    Asthma campaigners have urged people with the condition to ensure they get the flu vaccine. Read more

  • Asthma risk from HRT

    Women who have taken hormone replacement therapy have been placed at risk of severe asthma attacks, researchers have reported. Read more