New low protein wheat breeds offer hope for gluten allergies
Researchers have for the first time bred low allergy wheat varieties, in an attempt towards reducing the proteins in wheat that are responsible for diseases.
Aug 17, 2018, 13:20 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
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
This new gene therapy could help 'turn-off' asthma!
The study showed that the single treatment may give life-long protection from asthma as well as those who have severe allergies to peanuts, bee venom, shell fish and other substances by de-sensitising the immune system to tolerate the protein.
Jun 05, 2017, 21:55 PM IST
Consuming fish may keep off allergies in children
Woman who consume oily fish during pregnancy or breast-feeding may lessen the risk of their kids developing asthma, food allergies or hay fever.
Oct 31, 2016, 21:33 PM IST
This immunotherapy technique can cure food allergies - Read
Researchers from Canada have come up with a new immunotherapy technique that is capable of curing food allergies.
Oct 30, 2016, 14:42 PM IST
New skin patch for peanut allergy found beneficial for children
The treatment, called epicutaneous immunotherapy or EPIT, was safe and well-tolerated, and nearly all participants used the skin patch daily as directed.
Oct 27, 2016, 16:58 PM IST
Foods you shouldn't be eating if you have asthma!
Asthma can't be cured, but studies claim that making certain changes in your lifestyle can help improve the symptoms in patients.
Sep 01, 2016, 12:04 PM IST
Food allergies linked to higher asthma risk in kids
The researchers found that children with existing food allergy were at increased risk of developing asthma and allergic rhinitis.
Aug 26, 2016, 14:13 PM IST
Oral immunotherapy effective for peanut-allergic kids
Previous studies showed that peanut OIT in older children can offer some protection against potentially life-threatening anaphylaxis caused by peanut exposure.
Aug 12, 2016, 13:49 PM IST
Why kids develop food allergies
According to researchers the children, who have more limited exposure to novel foods than adults, are more susceptible to food allergies.
Jan 30, 2016, 00:00 AM IST
