Allergies & Asthma
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Womb clue to allergy
A baby’s pace of growth in the womb seems to affect its chances of developing allergies or asthma, researchers have reported. Read more
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Spring pregnancy linked to food allergy
The season in which a woman begins her pregnancy may be linked to the development of food allergies, researchers said today. Read more
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Scent threat to skin
People with eczema may be affected by the scent of household and skincare products, Swedish researchers have revealed. Read more
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Pregnancy vitamins fail to prevent asthma
A new study has overturned the belief that women who take extra vitamin C and E when pregnant protect their babies from wheezing and asthma. Read more
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Food allergy asthma link
People with food allergies are likely to be young, male and black – and suffer from asthma, according to a major study of the problem. Read more
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Dogs best for allergy children?
Cats and dogs have different effects on children who are allergic to them – and dogs seem to be healthier, researchers report today. Read more
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Genes cast doubt on asthma allergy link
Allergy is less important as a cause of asthma than is often thought, according to researchers who published a major analysis of genes behind the disease last night. Read more
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Getting basics right on asthma
Many children whose asthma seems hard to treat are simply suffering from "bad management", British experts warn today. Read more
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Asthma, migraine genetic breakthroughs
Scientists may have discovered a gene responsible for some of the most severe cases of asthma, it has been announced. Read more
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Call for child allergy specialists
Britain needs more specialists who can treat children with food allergies, experts have warned. Read more