Allergy - Page 25

July 12, 2016

Thumb-suckers, nail-biters less likely to develop allergies

Children who suck their thumbs or bite their nails are less likely than others to have allergies later, according to a new study.

July 8, 2016

Soaring EpiPen prices leave those with serious allergies in a bind

More and more people with severe allergies are foregoing life-saving EpiPens as prices skyrocket, Stat reports.

June 21, 2016

Do seasonal allergies make you more likely to get sick?

Everything seems to be in bloom this June in many parts of the country.

June 16, 2016

Combos snacks recalled for potential undeclared peanut allergen

Mars Chocolate North America announced a recall Tuesday for certain varieties of Combos snacks, as they may contain undeclared peanut allergens.

June 14, 2016

Kellogg's recalls Keebler, Famous Amos cookies for undeclared peanut residue

Kellogg Company recalled more than 20 products on Monday because they may contain undeclared peanut residue.

June 9, 2016

Mom of woman who died after kiss from boyfriend warns of severe allergies

The family of a Canadian woman who died after a fatal kiss from her boyfriend are speaking about the deadly consequences of severe allergies and how to properly manage them.

May 31, 2016

Nestle, on health kick, moves into milk allergy testing

Nestle, the world's biggest food company, is stepping up its push into medicine with a global deal worth up to 100 million euros ($111 million) to develop and market an experimental milk allergy test for infants.

May 23, 2016

How popular allergy medicines can affect your muscle gains

The same meds that staunch your allergy symptoms or heartburn might also diminish your gains at the gym: Over-the-counter antihistamines may hamper your muscle recovery after exercise, a new study from the University of Oregon suggests.

May 16, 2016

Can C-section babies still get good bacteria at birth?

It might one day be possible to expose babies delivered by cesarean section to the colonies of good bacteria in the birth canal that help build the immune system and ward off disease, a small experiment suggests.

May 13, 2016

Patient awareness of antibiotic resistance and its prevention is low

Many people still do not know which infections can be treated with antibiotics, and doctors may not be warning their patients about the hazards of taking the drugs too often, a U.K. study suggests.