Allergies & Asthma
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Farming link to future blood cancer
Living on a farm could raise a child’s risk of blood cancer, new research suggests. Read more
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Allergy link to skin conditions
Researchers have found an allergy clue to the skin condition psoriasis – suggesting it may have a lot in common with allergic eczema. Read more
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How breast-feeding cuts asthma risk
Feeding a baby solely on breast milk for up to six months after birth can reduce their risk of developing asthma-related symptoms in early childhood, researchers said today. Read more
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Asthma pregnancy risk
Asthma may cause problems in pregnancy, according to experts. Read more
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Do allergies protect against cancer?
People with contact allergies may enjoy some protection against common cancers, researchers said today. Read more
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Allergy shock treatment plan
Proposals to improve the care of people who suffer severe anaphylactic <!allergic> reactions were published today in the UK. Read more
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Tweets reveal health trends
Studying Twitter may be a fruitful way of spotting trends in public health, according to two scientists. Read more
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Bug that prevents asthma
The elimination of a stomach ulcer bug from western society may be fuelling increasing rates of asthma and allergy, according to a European study. Read more
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Pine tree powder for hay fever
A powder from pine trees can help protect children from hay fever, according to Swedish researchers. Read more
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Slow growth pregnancy linked to allergy
Babies that are slow to get growing in the womb face an increased risk of developing allergic diseases, researchers revealed yesterday. Read more