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American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology, Nov. 9-13

The annual meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology was held from Nov. 9 to 13 in Anaheim, California, and attracted participants from around the world, including allergy and...

Food Sensitization Linked to Increased Risk for Cardiovascular Mortality

FRIDAY, Nov. 17, 2023 – Food sensitization is associated with an increased risk for cardiovascular (CV) mortality, with a stronger association for milk sensitization, according to a study published...

Preexisting Allergic Disease May Increase Risk for Long COVID

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 15, 2023 – Preexisting asthma or rhinitis may increase the risk for long COVID (LC), according to a review published online Nov. 8 in Clinical & Experimental Allergy. Doreen Wolff, ...

Food Allergies Might Pose 'Silent' Threat to the Heart

MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 – In an unexpected finding, new research suggests that antibodies arising from common food allergies may also raise risks for heart trouble. These IgE antibodies didn't even...

Following Disasters, Untreated Mold Sends Many to Hospitals

MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 – Climate change-driven hurricanes, floods and superstorms are threatening to create a surge in mold growth in people’s homes, sickening residents and robbing them of breath. L...

ACAAI: Parents, Patients Offer Theories on Causes/Origins of Food Allergies

MONDAY, Nov. 13, 2023 – Parents and adult patients with food allergy (FA) believe that factors such as diet, genetics, family history, and infection are associated with FA development, according to...

Special Toothpaste Might Curb Peanut Allergy in Adults

THURSDAY, Nov. 9, 2023 – Researchers are testing a toothpaste that aims to let patients who are sensitive to peanuts and other foods simply brush their allergies away. Doctors already treat some food ...

Sublingual Immunotherapy Safe, Effective for Treating Toddlers' Peanut Allergy

FRIDAY, Nov. 3, 2023 – Peanut sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) is safe and effective at inducing desensitization and remission in 1- to 4-year-old children, according to a study published online Oct....

Ragweed, Mold & More: Get Ready for Fall Allergies

SATURDAY, Oct. 14, 2023 – While the hot, dry summer may have offered a break to people with some environmental allergies, that reprieve could be over. Ragweed and mold are in the air this fall....

Cow's Milk Vs. Plant-Based Milks: A Nutritionist Weighs In

TUESDAY, Oct. 10, 2023 – You have a lot of choices when buying milk, from the traditional cow variety to some made from plants. But how do these options compare in terms of nutrition? An expert from...

Seniors, Here Are the Meds That Can Harm Your Driving Skills

TUESDAY, Oct. 3, 2023 – Some common medications – including antidepressants, sleep aids and painkillers – may dull the driving skills of seniors, a new study finds. Many different medication...

Celiac Disease vs. Gluten Intolerance: What's the Difference?

MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 – For most people, there’s no reason to give up gluten for good. But that’s not so easy for folks with two gluten-related medical conditions: celiac disease and gluten int...

Children With Eczema More Likely to Have Allergic Contact Dermatitis

MONDAY, Oct. 2, 2023 – Children with atopic dermatitis (AD) are more likely to have positive patch test (PPT) reactions, according to a study published online Sept. 25 in the Journal of the American...

Kids With Eczema May Need Further Allergy Tests

FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 – Some children who have a common form of eczema should also be tested for allergic reactions because they may have a second allergic-type eczema, a new study suggests. While...

Alpha-Tryptase Linked to Prevalence of Anaphylaxis, Food Allergy

FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 – Alpha-tryptase is associated with increased prevalence of anaphylaxis or severe reaction to food, according to a study published online Aug. 6 in the Journal of Allergy and...

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