In a recent study led by Dr. Erick Forno of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, researchers established a link between probiotics and allergy sufferers that suggests that babies who are exposed to this type of bacteria in the womb or early in life may have a lower risk of developing allergies. Read More »
Category: Allergy Disease News
Dust Mites, mold and ragweed: A look at common fall allergens
USA Weekend recently published an article outlining the most common fall allergens. Read More »
Dry weather in Massachusetts causing worse ragweed allergy symptoms
According to Western Massachusetts media publication WWLP 22News, the Bay State is experiencing an influx of ragweed pollen earlier than usual. The source reports that heavy rainfall earlier in the year led to an abundance of this ubiquitous irritant and that notably dry weather over the past week or so has enabled the ragweed to linger in the air. Read More »
Heavy rainfall contributes to more severe ragweed allergies
According to Oklahoma television station KFOR-TV, there are other factors that are contributing to a worsening of ragweed allergy symptoms, such as the amount of heavy rainfall that has hit certain parts of the United States this summer. Read More »
Tips for fighting fall allergy symptoms
Although it still feels like summer in most parts of the United States, HealthCanal.com warns that fall allergy season is beginning early this year. Read More »
Is there a link between allergies, asthma and ADHD in children?
There are millions of children across the United States who suffer from asthma or allergies, and a new study published in scientific journal Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology suggests that there may be a link between these afflictions and attention-deficit disorder (ADHD). Read More »
Experts say allergy season is lasting longer than ever before
Have you noticed that your allergy symptoms are worse than ever this year? If so, you can rest assured knowing that you aren’t alone — and that there may be a scientific explanation behind this frustrating reality. Read More »
Humid weather leads to high levels of mold in certain parts of U.S.
In between the spring pollen season and the fall ragweed season, allergy sufferers in certain parts of the United States may face a different kind of irritant brought on by heat and humidity. According to CBS Pittsburgh, mold is prevalent in areas that have experienced particularly hot temperatures and a large amount of rainfall over the past few months. Read More »
Study: Children born by Caesarean section may be at greater risk of allergies
A recent study conducted by researchers in Sweden and Scotland and published in the scientific journal “Gut” reveals that having a Caesarean section as opposed to a natural birth may lead to a child being more prone to allergies. Read More »
New research reveals genetic glitch that could explain most allergies
Recently, scientists from Johns Hopkins Children’s Center and the Johns Hopkins Institute of Genetic Medicine made an exciting discovery that reveals a genetic glitch that may cause all different types of allergies. Read More »