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Women who had the most total fructose during pregnancy were 58 percent more likely to have kids with asthma than women who had no fructose. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how female hormones are linked to asthma

Analysis of studies involving women highlights a link between asthma symptoms and key life changes such as puberty and...

16 Feb 2018 8:25 PM IST

Disorders of the immune system lead to various diseases from allergy and type I diabetes to more dangerous autoimmune diseases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Laser-based saliva test to help diagnose diseases early

The proteins in the liquid scatter the light, which is registered by the detector.

23 April 2018 3:42 PM IST

About two percent of US children are allergic to peanuts and must avoid them altogether. (Photo: Pixabay)

Scientists create protective vaccine against peanut allergy

Trials on mice prove that it works - as researchers found rodents given it were protected from an allergic reaction.

12 April 2018 2:39 PM IST

Her condition causes blood cells to inappropriately react with certain foods and fragrances. (Photo: Pixabay)

This woman can go into shock and die if she eats anything other than...

Rare condition, striking around one in 150,000 people means she can go into life-threatening anaphylactic shock if she...

6 April 2018 2:44 PM IST

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Certain types of tomatoes and strawberries can cause allergy

Here is what a new study has found.

15 July 2018 10:06 AM IST

The breakthrough could pave the way for a far more effective allergy medicine. (Photo: Pixabay)

People with allergies often leave life-saving epinephrine at home

Patient education around how and when to use an epinephrine auto-injector is also important.

4 July 2018 8:49 PM IST

The research team found compelling evidence relating to the mechanism of action elicited by AGEs in determining food allergy. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Beware, allergies can be triggered by junk food

Junk food could cause food allergy in children.

8 Jun 2019 2:50 PM IST

To reduce the risk of peanut allergy, 8 grams of peanut protein (1 heaped teaspoon of peanut butter) should be eaten at least twice a week, researchers suggested. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Peanut consumption in early childhood can reduce allergy risk

Early introduction of peanuts in babies to reduce allergy risk, study suggests.

23 July 2019 9:47 AM IST

Asthma is a common chronic illness, especially in Western countries. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Asthma can be triggered by allergies

Allergic diseases increase risk of adult-onset asthma: Study.

7 Sept 2019 11:05 AM IST

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Hay fever ups depression, anxiety risk in adolescents

Adolescents may be particularly vulnerable because they may be embarrassed by their symptoms.

25 May 2018 4:11 PM IST

In 2016, the police on Holi day booked 474 persons for alleged drunken driving.

Your hangover might actually be sign you're allergic to alcohol

According to health experts, an upset stomach or red rash may be symptoms of a potential alcohol allergy.

31 May 2018 11:36 AM IST

The cause of death was given as anaphylactic shock due to peanut allergy (Photo: Pixabay)

Nut allergy kills Indian origin boy in UK after he consumed sweets

Paramedics arrived after an emergency call and Aaron was given adrenaline and it initially appeared to work.

20 March 2018 8:17 PM IST