Allergies & Asthma
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Paracetamol, asthma link
Adults taking weekly paracetamol are nearly three times more likely to have asthma than those taking it less often, according to a new European study. Read more
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Patients to meet experts at London summit
Allergy patients have a unique chance to to meet professionals and discuss the future of treatment in Britain. Read more
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TV star shares allergy secrets
A British actress who made it big in Hollywood has urged householders to protect their homes against allergy during the autumn. Read more
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New allergy centre planned
The government has taken steps to improve Britain’s much criticised services for allergy sufferers. Read more
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Allergies protect against cancer?
New research suggests that people who have suffered allergies and asthma for many years enjoy a reduced risk of developing one kind of cancer. Read more
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How eczema leads to asthma
Researchers have found an increased risk of asthma in later life among children with eczema – highlighting the benefits of identifying allergies early in life. Read more
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Childhood stress raises allergy risk
Major distressing life events put children at a increased risk of allergy and asthma, new research suggests. Read more
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Allergy sufferers need better care worldwide
The plight of allergy sufferers around the world has been put under the spotlight in a new global report from the World Allergy Organisation. Read more
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Hay fever link to stroke
Being a hay fever sufferer is linked to an increased risk for stroke, according to alarming new findings. Read more
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Genes explain why first-born babies are more allergic
First-born children face an increased risk of developing asthma and allergy, according to a study of British children. Read more