Can Genes Make People Prone To Allergies? Here’s What Study Reveals
Researchers discovered how genetic variations that change a particular protein called ETS1 can affect how our bodies react to allergens.
Jul 14, 2023, 20:54 PM IST
Burning eyes to itchy throat: Symptoms you can show after bathing in toxic Yamuna on Chhath Puja
Experts say that presence of phosphates and surfactants in untreated sewage from Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh is a major reason behind frothing in the river. And exposure to these toxic elements, even for a limited time, can have worrying health implications for people
Nov 12, 2021, 16:32 PM IST
Wearing masks for COVID cut asthma, allergies by 65%
The widespread use of face masks outdoors during the COVID-19 pandemic has led to 65 percent reduction in serious asthma cases that required hospitalisation, according to a study.
May 04, 2021, 14:13 PM IST
High-fibre diet cuts preeclampsia risk during pregnancy
Simple recommendation to 'eat real food', mostly plants and not too much' might be the most effective primary prevention strategy for some of the most serious conditions of our time.
Jul 11, 2019, 15:50 PM IST
Kids allergic to cow's milk may have lower weight, height
The study showed children who are allergic to cow's milk had lower mean weight and height when compared with kids who are allergic to peanuts and tree nuts.
Mar 05, 2018, 18:17 PM IST
Parents of kids with food allergies aren't very careful: Survey
Over 70 percent of the kids had experienced food allergy reactions in the previous year, with almost 40 percent reporting at least three reactions, the survey found.
Feb 07, 2018, 13:12 PM IST
New ingestible antibody to prevent allergy, asthma
When exposed to external allergens, an allergic person produces high levels of IgE molecules.
Jan 28, 2018, 18:43 PM IST
Folic acid consumption in pregnancy may elevate risk of allergies
The neural tube develops in the first month of pregnancy; medical professionals typically recommend women take a folic acid supplement during the first trimester of pregnancy.
Dec 23, 2017, 16:47 PM IST
Scientists make fundamental discovery on how to tackle allergies
Scientists made the discovery by studying how the immune system in mice fights off parasitic worms.
Nov 17, 2017, 18:14 PM IST
Nine-year-old girl dies after eating pancake
As per reports, Nainika Tikoo was allergic to dairy products and asked her father to add blackberries to the pancake.
Oct 13, 2017, 11:19 AM IST
Allergic reaction to wasp sting gives UK man a heart attack, says report
The man was bitten by a yellow jacket wasp and began to complain of heaviness and pain in his left arm soon after.
Sep 25, 2017, 13:38 PM IST
No harm in exposing your toddlers to pets, germs – Know why
Exposure to certain bacteria around the house – mainly those found in house dust – during infancy, was also associated with a reduced risk.
Sep 22, 2017, 13:21 PM IST
Pollens one of the reasons behind asthma attacks: Study
The study, published in the Indian Journal of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, says not only vehicular pollution, but pollen in the atmosphere is also responsible for triggering respiratory allergy in more than 30 per cent of the population.
Sep 21, 2017, 13:12 PM IST
High sugar intake during pregnancy ups risk of asthma in kids
The study by researchers from the Queen Mary University of London (QMUL), revealed a link between free sugars, such as those found in fizzy drinks and processed food, and the inflammatory disease.
Jul 06, 2017, 13:47 PM IST
Allergy to food might be linked to anxiety in children: Study
Food allergies were not associated with symptoms of childhood depression or with symptoms of anxiety or depression among their caregivers.
Jun 30, 2017, 10:19 AM IST
Monsoon and your health: Keeping allergies, infections, indigestion at bay
Although the rainy season is nothing short of a blessing in disguise, providing the much needed relief from the scorching heat of the summer, monsoon showers can leave you with an infection, an allergy, or problems with digestion.
Jun 16, 2017, 13:09 PM IST
Children's allergies cause parents to worry, struggle to find means of relief
According to a report from the CS Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, dosing, labelling and a seemingly endless range of allergy medication options can make picking the right medicine a complicated task for some parents.
Apr 17, 2017, 21:19 PM IST
Pet keepers, rejoice! Your love for tamed animals can earn you good health
The University of Alberta study showed that babies from families with pets--70 per cent of which were dogs--showed higher levels of two types of microbes associated with lower risks of allergic disease and obesity.
Apr 07, 2017, 13:17 PM IST
Here comes an easy way to battle asthma, allergies
Once ingested, the omega 3 fatty acids convert to special pro-resolving mediators that halt inflammation without suppressing the immune system
Feb 10, 2017, 19:27 PM IST
