Children with eczema may benefit from having a dog, while having a cat may have negative effects, say researchers from the University of Cincinnati (UC) College of Medicine. Eczema, which most commonly occurs during childhood, but can sometimes persist into adulthood, is a chronic (long-term) condition that causes the skin to dry and become irritated…
VitalRemedyMD, Inc. announced that its patent pending VitalOils1000™ and VitalOils™ omega-3 fish oil supplements were evaluated and “Approved” by ConsumerLab.com, LLC. ConsumerLab.com is recognized as the “watchdog” of the nutritional supplement industry. Providing independent assays of nutritional supplements, ConsumerLab…
With the flu season looming and health officials calling for across-the-board immunization, some parents may wonder just how safe the egg-based flu vaccine is for children with allergies…
Being allergic to dogs or cats may worsen your ragweed allergies, according to a study from Queen’s University. Researchers found that people with pet allergies often develop ragweed allergy symptoms more quickly than others. But the study also suggests that once allergy season is in full swing, those symptom differences subside…
Children with food allergies are commonly bullied, teased or harassed at school, and not only by other children, but sometimes by teachers and school staff as well, a new study published in Annals of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology reveals. Over 30% of children with some kind of food allergy say they have been targets. Verbal abuse appears to be the most common offence…
The American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI) and CSL Behring are pleased to announce Duane Wesemann, MD, PhD, of Brigham and Women’s Hospital, as the recipient of the 2010 Young Investigator Award. The collaborative award, funded by an unrestricted grant from CSL Behring and administered by the AAAAI, provides $85,000 per year for three years…
VentiRx Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel Toll-Like Receptor 8 (TLR8) candidates for the treatment of cancer, respiratory and inflammatory diseases, announced today results from its randomized, placebo controlled clinical trial evaluating VTX-1463 for the treatment of allergic rhinitis…
A recent nutrition forum, held by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), looked at how to better incorporate nutrition into agriculture, IRIN reports…
A study carried out by Spanish researchers has shown that the presence of chemical contaminants can interact with noise and modify, for good or for bad, the way in which work-related “deafness” which is increasingly common among young people manifests itself. Noise-related hearing loss is the most common occupational disease in Europe…
The number of people suffering from chronic hunger reached a record one billion globally in 2009, with Asia accounting for approximately two-thirds of the world’s hungry. In response, the Asia Society and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) have released an action plan to address food insecurity in Asia, with an emphasis on rice, the region’s staple…