Allergen rules may alter scents of great perfumes Sep 25, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Most Blogged - Health. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
Poison Ivy Remedies Sep 25, 2009
The immune system responds to this potent allergen, and causes itching and redness, followed by blisters, swelling, and sometimes a fever. The poison ivy rash is not contagious, although itching the oozing blisters can spread the poison to other parts of the body. (Suite101.com)
Maintenance Supervisor Sep 14, 2009
Food safety - plant in proper sanitary condition at all times, including allergen control, pest control, guidelines followed. Ensure achievement of all area/shift KPIs; ensure adherence to and continuous improvement for all area/shift MCRS elements. (The Clarion-Ledger)
Health Tip: Help Prevent Pinkeye Sep 10, 2009
Limit exposure to allergens by keeping windows closed (when outdoor allergen levels are high) and vacuuming often. After you've cared for a child with pinkeye, wash your hands thoroughly, and discard anything used to clean the eyes. (MEDLINEplus)
Feline Asthma Sep 9, 2009
Clean the air in your home by running an air purifier or air conditioner with an allergen trapping filter that is changed regularly. Note that cats may cough more in the summer and may need more medicine during this time as every feline asthma attack should be treated as serious. (Suite101.com)
ISTA Pharmaceuticals' Bepreve(TM) Receives FDA Approval for the Treatment of Ocular Itching Due to Allergies Sep 9, 2009
Two Phase 3 double-masked, placebo-controlled, conjunctival allergen challenge (CAC) studies demonstrated Bepreve significantly reduced ocular itching ... Allergic conjunctivitis, the most common allergy affecting the eyes, is caused by exposure to certain allergens such as pollen from trees, grass and plants, animal dander, feathers, dust mites and molds. (PR Newswire)
Transgenic Rice to Benefit Allergy ... Sep 6, 2009
The researchers assume that even as the rice is steamed it will still maintain the protein inserted to alleviate the allergies (Domon et al. 26-Week Oral Safety Study in Macaques for Transgenic Rice Containing Major Human T-Cell Epitope Peptides from Japanese Cedar Pollen Allergens ... Treating allergies or allergy immunotherapy is normally done by subjecting an individual to increasing levels of the allergen ... The hope is that the individual will develop enough immunity to fight of the... (Suite101.com)
How Does EpiPen Help with an Allerg... Sep 6, 2009
An allergic reaction is an immunological side effect from allergens entering the body ... When a patient has a severe allergic reaction, the problem lies in the immune system s hypersensitivity to the allergen ... Some common allergens that cause an allergic reaction are mold, dust, pollen and food. (Suite101.com)
Stress worsens allergy attacks Sep 2, 2009
In the long run, you not only are less vulnerable to allergen attacks, but from other diseases as well. Related Articles. (India Times, India)
Get Ready for Ragweed Sep 1, 2009
Consider staying indoors when pollen or mold counts (mold is another common allergen) are high. Pollen counts tend to peak between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Rain and cool morning temperatures (below 50 degrees) slow release of pollen. (MEDLINEplus)
Dietary Management of Autism Aug 29, 2009
The presence of wheat or dairy products is required by law under the Food Allergen Labeling Act of 2004 ... Barley, rye, spelt and kamut are examples of grains that contain gluten but not regulated as ingredients to be identified as allergens. (Suite101.com)
Milk Allergy Symptoms May Ease with Exposure Aug 29, 2009
Blood levels of milk IgE antibodies, which indicate allergy, slowly decreased, while IgG4, an antibody that indicates immunity to an allergen, rose. The study authors also found that the prevalence of reactions continued to decline over time. (MEDLINEplus)
Start Your Gluten Free Diet! Aug 26, 2009
Food allergen labels that list wheat are helpful when shopping. Potato bread and corn bread, for instance, contain wheat, as do spelt, tritical, and kamut. (Suite101.com)
Could water really have a memory? Aug 21, 2009
He said: "There's absolutely no evidence at all to say that there is any difference between the solution that started off as pure water and the solution that started off with the histamine [an allergen].". Phenomenon. (BBC News)
Milk is safe, even encouraged, for some children after treatment for milk allergy Aug 19, 2009
For many of them, continuous exposure to milk allergens the proteins that trigger bad reactions slowly and gradually retrained their immune systems to better tolerate the very food that once sent those systems into overdrive ... At the same time, a different type of antibody, IgG4 one that signals immunity to a particular allergen went up over time, a maker of improved tolerance. (EurekAlert!)
Death of Andy Kessler from Allergic... Aug 16, 2009
Patients prone to anaphylaxis have hypersensitivity to certain allergens. Some common allergic reactions are caused by allergens such as dust, pollen, animal dander, and bee stings ... When death occurs from allergic reactions, it is caused by the body s own immune system and not the actual allergen. (Suite101.com)
What to do if you're allergic to your pet Aug 13, 2009
Dander is one of the most stubborn and common allergens ... A respiratory condition in which the lung airways are chronically inflamed, asthma can be triggered by substances other than pet dander, such as dust mites, exhaust, smoke, and cold air, or even allergens from rodents and cockroaches ... Experts unanimously agree that the best way to reduce allergens is to remove pets from the home. (CNN)
5 Web weapons Aug 12, 2009
"You may need some skin tests to correlate the onset of your symptoms with specific pollen or outdoor allergens. Once you are diagnosed and can correlate that pollen, for example, triggers your symptoms, you can be on the alert," he says ... Once you know what's triggering your allergies, and when the allergen is in season, you can start taking medication at the right time of year to stop symptoms before they start ... "People who are diagnosed with asthma that is made worse by pollen and people... (CNN -- Health)
Eat Well, Be Fit: Avoiding allergic reactions to food Aug 12, 2009
Reading food labels is the primary means of avoiding food allergens in packaged foods ... Even trace amounts of an allergen can cause a reaction, which is why proper safeguards and training is so important. (Needham Tab, MA)
Food Allergy Facts Need More Focus Aug 8, 2009
More than 40 percent wrongly said that life-threatening allergic reactions could be prevented through means other than strict allergen avoidance, the researchers noted. "The public's food allergy knowledge and awareness is critical to the safety of children with food allergy, especially since 76 percent of food allergy-related deaths follow consumption of foods outside of the home. Food allergy is a growing concern, affecting an estimated 6 percent to 8 percent of children in the United States,"... (MEDLINEplus)
Cell Phones Risk Your Health in Multi-Tasked Ways Jul 28, 2009
Some cell phones contain nickel, a common allergen that can cause a red, itchy rash. 6) The Dirty Doctor. (Newsmax)
Children's IQ Can Be Affected By Mother's Exposure To Urban Air Pollutants, Study Suggests Jul 21, 2009
(May 19, 2008) Women who are stressed during pregnancy may pass some of that frazzlement to their fetuses in the form of increased sensitivity to allergen exposure and possibly future asthma risk, according to new. (Feb. (Science Daily)
8 Reasons Why Allergies are Increasing Jul 20, 2009
Lundy is the author of The Super Allergy Girl Allergy c Cookbook- From A Mother Who Knows , a gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free, peanut-free, tree nut free and other allergen free resource complete with both information and recipes to help the beginner to the advanced baker. Lundy's third child, Anne, has had life threatening health issues since infancy due to her inability to absorb vitamins and minerals from her diet. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
FDA scrutinizing safety of asthma drug Jul 17, 2009
Xolair is approved for use by adults and adolescents (12 and older) with moderate to severe persistent who react to a perennial airborne allergen and whose symptoms are not well controlled with inhaled corticosteroids. The study that raised the questions is called "Evaluating the Clinical Effectiveness and Long-Term Safety in Patients with Moderate to Severe Asthma" -- EXCELS for short. (CNN -- US)
AngelFood orders at VBC, great way to save on groceries Jul 8, 2009
Other standard boxes available are a senior box for $28; an allergen free box for $25; and a seafood box for $35. Orders are taken at the church located at 2550 Wallhill Rd. There are no applications, no qualifications, and no limits on quantities purchased. (Seantobia Democrat, MS)
Diageo's DRINKiQ.com Honored as Most Outstanding Health & Wellness Site by International Academy of the Visual Arts Jul 8, 2009
The site also includes useful information about alcohol from a range of experts as well as detailed nutritional, allergen, and alcohol content information about Diageo's products. About Diageo. (PR Newswire)
Kids May 'Learn' to Tolerate Food Allergens Jul 7, 2009
SUNDAY, July 5 (HealthDay News) -- Doctors have long used allergy shots to desensitize children and adults to environmental allergens such as bee stings, pollen, mold and dust mites ... Sublingual immunotherapy works by placing an extract of the food allergen under the child's tongue ... The membranes of the mouth absorb trace amounts of the allergen, absorbing just enough to desensitize the immune system without prompting an allergic reaction. (MEDLINEplus)
How to deal with your child's asthma Jun 19, 2009
she has a parent or a sibling who has asthma she has eczema she's tested positive on tests for airborne allergens ... An irritant, allergen, or virus makes its way to the lungs from the upper respiratory tract. (CNN -- Health)
Ebony Office Interiors Announces "Furniture Extraction Service" Jun 18, 2009
Areas of interest to explore might include: health risks due to employment in mold-contaminated work spaces; runny nose and sinus from occupational allergen exposures; the impact of occupational exposures to chemicals on normal immune function; and the identification of allergens in the workplace imposing significant health risks to workers in various sectors and industries ... In conclusion, the importance of allergies and allergens in triggering and exacerbating conditions such as asthma is... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
FDA asthma-drug ruling affects Cornerstone Jun 16, 2009
Leukotrienes are chemicals the body releases in an inflammatory response, for example, when a person breathes in an allergen. When the FDA completed its review in April, the regulatory body said post-market reports of patients on the medications included cases of neuropsychiatric events. (Triangle Business Journal)
The Dangers of Tanning Jun 2, 2009
Spots that begin to itch or hurt, become scabby, or crust over for no known reason, such as injury or exposure to an allergen. Preventing Skin Cancer. (Suite101.com)
Finding relief as spring allergies rage on May 22, 2009
"When you're re-exposed to the allergen, you need less quantity of the allergen to create the same symptoms." ... This involves getting shots of tiny amounts of the allergen in escalating doses, usually once a week, until you reach the maintenance phase, when you'll need one shot every month. (CNN -- Health)
Why Eczema Often Leads To Asthma May 21, 2009
They've shown that a substance secreted by damaged skin circulates through the body and triggers asthmatic symptoms in allergen-exposed laboratory mice ... "So when we found that the skin of mice with an eczema-like condition produced a substance previously implicated in asthma, we decided to investigate further. We found that the mice also suffered from asthma-like responses to inhaled allergens, implicating the substance, called TSLP, as the link between eczema and asthma." ... Do some people... (Science Daily)
Cowlitz County's asthma rate remains high, but no one knows exactly why May 14, 2009
bowlingalleygirl wrote on May 13, 2009 10:04 AM:" My son and I both have severe allergies. If I go barefoot or in sandals I get bad exzema on my feet especially if the lawn has just been mowed and my son has a runny nose most of the year. Since we moved from a rundown apt full of black mildew that you can't get rid of (I tried many things) and beyond old carpet to a house in the highlands w/ wood floors it has not been near so bad. I didn't expect much of a change moving from Lexington to... (Longview Daily News, WA)
Eyes itching? Grass pollen invades May 12, 2009
The best way to control allergies is to avoid the allergen. But that s not always practical. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Possible Link Between Childhood Obesity And Allergies May 9, 2009
"The allergy and asthma component of NHANES provides allergen exposure information, allergic sensitization information, as well as disease outcome information. There is a wealth of knowledge we will be able to gain by analyzing these data that will be useful to allergy and asthma sufferers." ... They looked at total and allergen-specific immunoglobulin E (IgE) or antibody levels to a large panel of indoor, outdoor and food allergens, body weight, and responses to a questionnaire about diagnoses... (Science Daily)
LeClerc Foods Announces a Limited Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Market Pantry Chocolate Chip Chewy Granola Bars due to Unlabeled Peanut Allergen May 7, 2009
Recall -- Firm Press Release. FDA posts press releases and other notices of recalls and market withdrawals from the firms involved as a service to consumers, the media, and other interested parties. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Sugar Foods Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in The Farmers Market Butter & Garlic Crouton Products May 5, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- May 1, 2009 - New York, NY -- New York, NY based company Sugar Foods Corporation announced a recall of 531 cases of The Farmers Market Butter & Garlic crouton product because the croutons may contain undeclared milk allergens ... To prevent recurrence, Sugar Foods Corporation has discontinued packaging this product until packaging materials with the correct allergen declaration are available and ready for use ... The company has reviewed all other labels to verify that... (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Vitamin B9 treats allergies, asthma May 3, 2009
Reviewing the medical records of more than 8,000 people aged between two and 85 years, investigators tracked the effect of folate levels on respiratory and allergic symptoms and on levels of IgE antibodies, immune system markers that rise in response to an allergen ... "Our findings are a clear indication that folic acid may indeed help regulate immune response to allergens, and may reduce allergy and asthma symptoms," said lead investigator Elizabeth Matsui. (India Times, India)
Folic Acid Might Offer Allergy Relief May 2, 2009
Researchers from the Johns Hopkins Children's Center reviewed the medical records of more than 8,000 people, ages 2 to 85, to track the effect of folic acid levels on respiratory and allergic symptoms and on levels of IgE antibodies, the immune system markers that increase in response to an allergen ... "Our findings are a clear indication that folic acid may indeed help regulate immune response to allergens, and may reduce allergy and asthma symptoms," Dr. Elizabeth Matsui, a pediatric... (MEDLINEplus)
Hopkins Children's study: Folic acid may help treat allergies, asthma Apr 30, 2009
Reviewing the medical records of more than 8,000 people ages 2 to 85 the investigators tracked the effect of folate levels on respiratory and allergic symptoms and on levels of IgE antibodies, immune system markers that rise in response to an allergen ... "Our findings are a clear indication that folic acid may indeed help regulate immune response to allergens, and may reduce allergy and asthma symptoms," says lead investigator Elizabeth Matsui, M.D. M.H.S., pediatric allergist at Hopkins... (EurekAlert!)
Food Safety Council adopts new rules; relaxes requirements Apr 30, 2009
How are consumers supposed to know if the food they are buying is safe, or even what ingredients are in it, or if there are allergens in it ... It will also be required to list ingredients when the food is made from more than two ingredients as well as to list the name of each major food allergen and the date the food was produced. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Pets, owners challenged by increasing... Apr 30, 2009
"Whether you are an animal or an adult, the primary prevention is to avoid the allergen," he said ... She suggested the following method for isolating allergens in pet food ... If the pet has no reaction after a few weeks, you can add a second ingredient, and so on until the allergen is discovered. (CNN -- Law)
Sublingual immunotherapy for inhalant allergies deserves deeper consideration Apr 30, 2009
Sublingual immunotherapy (SLIT) involves the administering of an allergen solution under the tongue, which in time reduces the patient's sensitivity to those allergens ... The immune system will produce special antibodies capable of recognizing the same allergen if it enters the body at a later time ... When an allergen reenters the body, the immune system rapidly recognizes it, causing a series of reactions. (EurekAlert!)
Stallergenes S.A.: Positive Results From a Phase IIb/III Clinical Trial on the House Dust Mite Desensitization Tablet Apr 29, 2009
ANTONY, France, April 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Stallergenes S.A. announces the release of the first year outcome of its phase IIb/III clinical trial (VO 57 ... "We are very pleased with the outcome of this study, which is the first large study to ever demonstrate the efficacy of house dust mites allergen in treating perennial allergic rhinitis. Furthermore, the unexpected quick onset of action and the good safety profile are addressing the needs of patients with moderate to severe forms of... (PR Newswire)
Stop & Shop Removes Simply Enjoy Brand Cookies Apr 28, 2009
The product contains pecans, an undeclared allergen. The products has UPC# 6 8826705538 and comes in a 7 oz. package. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Allergies trigger agony across the U.S. Apr 28, 2009
They work by increasing the bodys tolerance to an allergen, and it usually takes about two months for them to start working, says Fineman ... A key step is avoid allergens by staying indoors as much as possible (and tolerable), particularly in the afternoon when pollen counts tend to be highest ... Nasal irrigation with a saline solution also can help by clearing mucous and allergens from the nasal passages, experts say. (MSNBC -- Health)
Raw deal? Some feed their pets uncooked diet Apr 28, 2009
"When done right, the greatest benefit of a homemade diet is the ability to select the ingredients. Puckett and the approximately 400 members of SoCal BARF want to know how the food animal was fed. They prefer to avoid soy-fed poultry and rabbits, for instance, because soy is a common pet allergen. Thats difficult, though. Soy is in almost every poultry and rabbit feed, she says.Click for related contentThe dogs are healthier than any Ive ever had who were primarily kibble-fed, says... (MSNBC -- Health)
Allergy escapes: Leave congestion at home Apr 15, 2009
If allergens are raining down on you, for instance, in the South, snow can bring a great respite ... Beware, however, of the misconception that the Southwest is allergen free. (CNN)
Spring allergies: Take action now Apr 14, 2009
Shots The goal of shots to gradually build up immunity by injecting increasingly larger doses of the allergen into the body. According to Sublett, the treatment usually begins with a flurry of shots two or three a week for two to four weeks followed by "maintenance" shots every two to four weeks. (Montana Standard, MT)
Ah, spring ... or ah-choo! Apr 14, 2009
When they encounter the allergen, they come together like a puzzle. This signals the cell to release inflammatory chemicals such as histamines and prostaglandins that can trigger allergy symptoms. (Helena Independent Record)
Olde Cape Cod Foods issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Fish Protein (Anchovy) in Product Apr 12, 2009
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE --Ayer, MA -- April 10, 2009 --- Olde Cape Cod Foods of Ayer, MA is voluntarily recalling Old Cape Cod Sweet Grilling Sauce, because it contains trace amounts of an undeclared seafood allergen (anchovy). People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to seafood allergen run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
New sofas to blame for rash of allergies Apr 12, 2009
The international journal Allergy has confirmed what thousands of British and mainland European citizens have known for more than a year: new leather sofas imported from China are a hotbed of allergens ... "The rashes can be quite severe, this chemical is a really strong allergen," Dr Nixon said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Rich Products Corporation Announces Nation Wide Voluntary Recall of Farm Rich Breaded Vegetable Sticks Due to Possible Egg Allergen Health Risk Apr 9, 2009
Specifically, the ingredient listing on the incorrect labels do not include the allergen egg. People who have an allergy to eggs run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
You Won't Believe What's Making You Itch Apr 9, 2009
But poison ivy is not like most other allergens. People who suffer from other skin allergies will also develop a rash from contact with the allergen, but they don't have the vast majority of people who share in their discomfort ... A variety of substances can be culprits, and these allergens can affect you even if you don't inhale or eat them. (ABC News)
* [Science] House dust yields clue to asthma: roaches Apr 9, 2009
Up to one-third of children living in inner-city public housing in the US have allergic asthma, in which a specific allergen sets off a cascade of events that cause characteristic inflammation, airway constriction and wheezing. Now, using an experimental model that required leaving the pristine conditions of the laboratory for the messier ones of life, a team of scientists from the Boston University School of Medicine have discovered what that allergen is. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Sports)
Malfunction of the respiratory epithelium is a cause of allergy? Apr 4, 2009
One reason for the development of allergy may be malfunction of the respiratory epithelium, which allows allergens to bind to, enter and travel through the epithelium ... Only lately the role of epithelium as the first line of defense against allergens has been realized ... So far, we do not know why and how allergens are transported through the epithelium. (EurekAlert!)
Pollen vs. Happiness Apr 4, 2009
Environmental allergens, or allergens found in your everyday environment, include pollen, mold, dust and dander from animals or other elements ... Beginning in March and early April, we see a variety of allergens in the air ... Allergists can offer skin and blood testing to identify substances or allergens that cause sensitivities. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
Lawrences Delights Issues Allergy Alert for Walnut Baklava Containing Undeclared Allergen Apr 4, 2009
Lawrences Delights Issues Allergy Alert for Walnut Baklava Containing Undeclared Allergen ... Lawrences Delights Issues Allergy Alert for Walnut Baklava Containing Undeclared Allergen. (U.S. Food and Drug Administration -- Alerts)
Do research before cleaning home's air ducts Apr 3, 2009
Wolf doesn't necessarily advise patients to have air ducts cleaned; instead, he thinks people should consider being tested to see what they are allergic to, and to avoid that allergen. John Schulte, executive director of the air-duct cleaners group, says to first determine whether ducts contain excessive dust, dirt or even mold. (AZCentral -- Home)
New Role For Lung Epithelial Cells In Sensing Allergens In Air Apr 2, 2009
1, 2009) Researchers at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), part of the National Institutes of Health, and at Ghent University in Ghent, Belgium, have identified a new role for certain lung cells in the immune response to airborne allergens ... The researchers observed that a particular TLR, TLR4, promoted allergic airway responses to antigen mixtures containing bacterial material or a very common allergen from house dust mites ... H Hammad et al. House dust mite... (Science Daily)
Skin Allergies in Dogs Apr 2, 2009
Canine atopy requires allergy testing, either through skin or blood tests, in order to determine what allergens (allergy-causing substances) affect your dog ... avoidance of allergens, where possible ... These are referred to as hypo-allergenic diets. (Suite101.com)
Enzyme and vitamin define the yin and yang of asthma Mar 30, 2009
HOUSTON (March 29, 2009) The allergen breathed in by a person with asthma triggers a proteinase or enzyme called MMP7 that activates a cascade of events to prompt an allergic reaction, said a consortium of researchers led by Baylor College of Medicine () in Houston in a report that appears online today in the journal Nature Immunology ... MMP7 deficient mice showed less lung inflammation when they are exposed to allergens than did mice who had enough MMP7. (EurekAlert!)
Special Yogurt Fights Stomach Ulcer Bacteria Mar 24, 2009
Although the yogurt contains egg yolk, which tends to have lower allergen levels than egg white, an allergy risk still exists, he adds. Pharma Food International Company, Ltd. a Japanese firm that does research and development on the functional food ingredients, including the anti-ulcer yogurt, provided partial funding for the study. (Science Daily)
Clinical trial backs use of special yogurt to fight stomach ulcer bacteria Mar 23, 2009
Although the yogurt contains egg yolk, which tends to have lower allergen levels than egg white, an allergy risk still exists, he adds. . (EurekAlert!)
