Jun 01 2011

Can Cat Fur Color Shape Human Allergies?

Tag: Allergies,Health,Pets — Marianne English @ 5:57 pm
So far, the results are mixed. But one finding shows male cats cause more allergy troubles than females.

Feb 22 2011

Achoo! Allergy Aggravations to Grow With Climate Change

Tag: Allergies,Asthma,Climate Change,Global Warming,Spring,Weeds — Jessica Marshall @ 1:32 pm
Got allergies? Bad news, they may get worse as the planet warms.

Nov 12 2010

Got Allergies? Take a Worm

Tag: Allergies,Animals,Immune System,Medicine,Parasites,Worms — Eric Niiler @ 12:00 pm
Maggots, leeches and intestinal worms may be effective treatments in the fight against everything from irritable bowel disease to allergies.

Jul 13 2010

Prenatal Exposure Can Shape Infants’ Health

Tag: Allergies,Asthma,Health,Kids,Pregnancy,Women — Emily Sohn @ 12:35 pm
Some types of early exposure to allergens could have a protective effect on children as they grow up.

Apr 06 2010

Parasites Behind Seasonal Allergies

Tag: Allergies,Environment,Immune System,Nose and Throat,Parasites,Plant and Pollen Allergies — Cristen Conger @ 10:13 am
The common symptoms of allergies may be generated by a defense the body developed to fight off parasites.