Allergies May Protect Against Certain Types Of Cancer Oct 31, 2008
Likewise, only allergies associated with tissues that are directly exposed to environmental assaults eczema, hives, hay fever and animal and food allergies had inverse relationships to cancers. Such inverse associations were found to be far less likely for cancers of more isolated tissues like the breast, meningeal brain cells and prostate, as well as for myeloma, non-Hodgkins lymphoma and myelocytic leukemia. (Science Daily)
Allergy Patch Test: Children Tend To React To Different Allergens Than Adults Oct 23, 2008
14, 2006) Infants whose parents have allergies that produce symptoms like wheezing, asthma, hay fever or hives risk developing allergic sensitization much earlier in life than previously reported, according to. (May 3, 2007) Cats and cat allergens in the home clearly raise the risk of the allergic sensitization of children up to the age of two. (Science Daily)
Study: Kids allergic to food up 18% Oct 22, 2008
These same children, however, often develop hay fever and asthma, says Sicherer, who was not involved with the new studies. Researchers need to learn why allergies are increasing, and how to prevent them, he says. (USA Today -- News)
Can A Laser Cure Your Allergies? Oct 15, 2008
Later in life, he was selling electrodes to the chiropractic industry in Florida and suffering hay fever and allergies to cats and dust. Tucker said one chiropractor client turned him onto a device he'd seen in Australia. (Click2Houston, TX)
Food For Thought Oct 14, 2008
It also helps prevent hay fever - if you eat honey from bees in your area - and has been used for thousands of years to help heal cuts. Manuka Honey has even been used to treat the hospital superbug MRSA.. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Top Healthy Foods: Onions & Garlic Oct 6, 2008
Because they contain high levels of quercetin they also have antiallergic properties and are useful for treating allergy related diseases such as asthma and hay fever by blocking some of the inflammatory responses in the airways. Although the body absorbs quercetin from onions quite well, it may be necessary to take quercetin supplements if using as an anti-inflammatory. (Suite101.com)
Hay Fever May Be Best Treated With Self-adjusted Dosing Oct 6, 2008
5, 2008) Hay fever, the often seasonal allergy that affects between 10 and 20 percent of the American population, is best controlled through a course of patient-adjusted dosing, according to new research published in the September 2008 edition of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery ... During the study by Thai researchers, hay fever, known clinically as allergic rhinitis, was observed in 69 patients, who were then treated over the course of 28 days with the intranasal corticosteroid... (Science Daily)
Mediterranean Diet May Protect Kids from Asthma Oct 4, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - A Mediterranean-type diet may protect children from developing asthma and allergic rhinitis -- better known as hay fever -- research suggests. The results of the study conducted in Mexico "provide additional evidence of the benefits of healthy dietary habits and support the need for public health measures to promote a healthy diet among children," according to the study team. (MEDLINEplus)
Celebrate Reyes Adobe Days this weekend Oct 4, 2008
For young people ages 10 - 15, RAD will present an all-new Hay Fever, a bigger and better teen extravaganza featuring local bands, gaming tournament and dancing. A food truck and other treats will be available. (Los Angeles Daily News)
Longtime Tiger Wallace headed to state Hall of Fame Oct 3, 2008
My brother had hay fever and asthma real bad, but they took him. Leslie Wallace had already committed to coaching a youth baseball team that year, but couldn t do it because of his enlistment. (Longview Daily News, WA)
In Southbury;Planners Approve Applications Sep 24, 2008
Action is deferred until October on Shakespeare's Garden, aka Hay Fever Farm, due to ongoing discussion with the state Department of Transportation about the driveway access from South Britain Road. And, approval of the adaptive reuse of an historic barn on Strongtown Road is also deferred because DOT is suggesting moving the driveway, which would necessitate redesign of the entire project. (Voices, CT)
Hay fever allergies on the rise Sep 22, 2008
Children's schoolwork can be hindered by hay fever. The number of people suffering from hay fever has soared in recent years, figures suggest. (BBC News -- Health)
Previous Issue Sep 22, 2008
The Tech - Volume 123, Issue 61. Last Published: September 19, 2008. (The Tech, MA)
Children with hay fever more likely to experience headaches, facial pain Sep 22, 2008
Chicago, IL Children who suffer from bouts of allergic rhinitis (hay fever) are also more likely to suffer from headaches, facial pain, and ear aches than children without these allergies, says new research presented at the 2008 American Academy of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery Foundation (AAO-HNSF) Annual Meeting XPO in Chicago, IL. ... Parents of children with allergic rhinitis reported to researchers that their children had an increased occurrence of headaches (55 percent vs. 19... (EurekAlert!)
Cesarean Section Linked to Allergy in Children Sep 20, 2008
Allergic rhinitis, sometimes called "hay fever", refers to a group of symptoms that mimic a common cold such as nasal congestion, sneezing, itching and tearing eyes. Atopy is the innate tendency to develop the classic allergic diseases, such as allergic rhinitis and asthma. (MEDLINEplus)
Paracetamol use may raise asthma risk in children Sep 19, 2008
As with asthma, monthly use of paracetamol doubled the risk of eczema and trebled that of rhinoconjunctivitis -- repetitive sneezing, rhinorrhea, nasal congestion and hay fever -- by the time children were 6 or 7, the study found ... Another study in The Lancet found that rhinitis, or hay fever and other allergic reactions causing a runny nose, was a strong predictor of asthma that develops in adulthood. (Scientific American)
Allergy Insurance: Nothing to Sneeze At Sep 19, 2008
For example, allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, could require two or three visits to a doctor each year plus a supply of over-the-counter antihistamine medication, which can cost about $1,000 yearly, according to a report from the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology. "It's doable, but it's not free," said Dr. Jonathan Bernstein, a professor of medicine in the University of Cincinnati's Division of Immunology and Allergy. (ABC News)
AllergiCare Relief Centers expands to San Antonio Sep 18, 2008
AllergiCare officials claim their treatment can address a wide range of seasonal allergies, including hay fever, pollen, grasses and trees. The centers can also address environmental allergens such as pollutants, dust and dust mites, as well as food allergens such as fruit, dairy and nuts. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Fall expected to be rough for those sufferering from airborne allergies Sep 17, 2008
Ragweed pollen is a big cause of hay fever symptoms. Ragweed grows easily in DeKalb County, Baum said, and usually pollinates on or very close to Aug. 15. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Hobbies, outdoor allergies collide Sep 16, 2008
" Marshall estimates up to 30 percent of the population - and 40 percent of children - suffer with some form of allergy (hay fever, asthma, skin disease) and at least 75 percent have nasal symptoms. Controlling those symptoms varies by individual. Allergy sufferers should see their primary physicians about a treatment regimen specific to their needs. However, Primos and McGill are perfect examples of how to beat allergies despite being constantly exposed to allergens. Primos, founder and... (The Clarion-Ledger)
Curing allergies naturally Sep 16, 2008
Hay fever (allergic rhinitis). Hay fever is an allergic reaction ... Symptoms of hay fever include irritation of the nose, itchy eyes, nasal congestion, a clear runny nose and excess tear production in the eyes. (iAfrica.com)
Asthma and hay fever drug tested Sep 11, 2008
Hay fever can make asthma worse. A new once-a-day drug to treat asthma and hay fever is to be tested in human trials for the first time ... 2 million people with asthma in the UK also have hay fever. (BBC News -- Health)
Side-effect free asthma and hayfever drug for sale 'within three ... Sep 10, 2008
An estimated 10 million people in Britain suffer from hay fever. If the first round of clinical trials, due to end early next year, prove successful, the drug will be entered into a second round before potentially being developed commercially. (Telegraph.co.uk)
Bacteria in Spring Water Could Treat Eczema Sep 10, 2008
Atopic eczema is a common skin disorder that is often accompanied by allergies and hay fever, and affects one in 10 children. Atopic people have an overactive immune system and their skin easily becomes inflamed. (Newsmax)
Creating lung cancer risk models for specific populations refines prediction Sep 6, 2008
The original Spitz model measured the following smoking intensity variables: Pack-years of smoking for current smokers and the age at which former smokers stopped smoking, physician-diagnosis of hay fever and emphysema, exposure to asbestos and dusts, and family history of cancer. Suboptimal DNA repair capacity is associated with up to twofold statistically significant increased lung cancer risks. (EurekAlert!)
Blacks With Lung Disease Face Increased Cancer Risk Sep 5, 2008
Blacks with hay fever are 44 percent less likely to develop lung cancer, a risk reduction similar to that seen in whites. The rate of lung cancer among black American males is 110. (Health-Finder)
African-Americans have unique lung cancer risks from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease Sep 5, 2008
Researchers also found that hay fever, previously shown to be protective among whites, was also protective among African Americans. Specifically, African Americans with hay fever were 44 percent less likely to develop lung cancer, a rate that had been previously seen among whites. (EurekAlert!)
Jeptha Wade, 83, lawyer was trustee for Boston museums Sep 4, 2008
Excluded from military service because of hay fever and poor eyesight, Mr. Wade volunteered as an ambulance driver for the American Field Service and left for India two months after marrying. He was standing by for an invasion of Burma when the war ended. (Boston Globe)
Hidden Pest Risks of Vacant Homes (5) Sep 4, 2008
Exposure to weed and pollen allergies can trigger respiratory problems and illnesses like hay fever, especially among young children and toddlers who breathe in the airborne allergens circulating near the ground. Natural areas and landscapes left abandoned for substantial periods of time can become home to poison ivy and poison oak, which cause skin irritations, blisters and other forms of infection often severe enough to warrant hospitalization. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
Healthful Hints: Ultraviolet light is systemic therapy Sep 4, 2008
One patient I dealt with who had horrible, lifelong atopic eczema, asthma and hay fever let me treat her with UVL-A and a drug called psoralen, a combination used in Egypt since 1300 B.C. Her skin cleared elegantly for the while, but unexpectedly her asthma also improved to the point that she needed only an antihistamine to control it. To date, I have not been able to interest any allergist/ internist in trying this as a study. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Allergies Causes and Treatments Sep 2, 2008
Some of the more common allergic symptoms are hay fever, asthma, eczema, nettle rash (urticaria) ... like asthma or hay fever the risk of their off-spring will develop the same allergy. (Suite101.com)
HEALTH BLOG: Opening up the medicine chest Sep 2, 2008
Medicine chest - Better Life - USATODAY.com. Grapefruit juice can reduce drug absorption, too. (USA Today -- Money)
Farm kids suffer less from asthma Sep 2, 2008
Jeroen Douwes of the centre said it was the first study to show a direct link between such exposures and a significant reduction in asthma symptoms, hay fever and eczema ... Similar results were found for other allergic diseases such as eczema and hay fever. (India Times, India -- Health/Science)
Farm pregnancy 'cuts asthma risk' Aug 31, 2008
It found that the greatest apparent protection - a 50% reduction in asthma, and an even greater reduction in eczema and hay fever - was gained by children whose mothers had been exposed to farm life during pregnancy, and who currently lived on a farm. The reasons why this might happen are unclear, although they are likely to be related to the way that the child begins to develop its immune system. (BBC News)
Tips to Help Control Ragweed Allerg... Aug 28, 2008
Allergic hay fever can develop into other complications. Hay fever from ragweed and other pollens can develop in complications such as sinusitis, ear infections, sore throats cough and headache. (Suite101.com)
Planners Approve Hollow Swamp Plan Aug 27, 2008
This is a proposal to create commercial greenhouses and a plant nursery on the Hay Fever Farm property on South Britain Road that borders the Pomperaug River and also the Southbury Land Trust's Platt Farm. Edward Edelson, a member of the Inland Wetlands Commission and executive director of the Pomeraug River Watershed Coalition, but speaking, he said, as a private citizen, argued that the use of hazardous chemicals associated with horticulture in the flood plain, could leech into the river or,... (Voices, CT)
Key Allergy Gene Discovered Aug 26, 2008
These IgE antibodies then work in conjunction with certain cells to get rid of the allergens, a process that gives rise to the symptoms of allergy such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), atopic dermatitis or asthma. Most people with allergies are atopic - meaning they have a genetic tendency to develop allergies. (Science Daily)
Brilliant acting rescues dated themes in Noël Coward Aug 23, 2008
l Coward was the author of such sophisticated, crackling comedies as Private Lives, Design for Living, Blithe Spirit and Hay Fever. He created plays saturated with satiric humor and containing the snappiest dialogue heard on any stage since Oscar Wilde was titillating London at the turn of the last century. (Hillsdale Independent, NY)
Hospital fined after worker exposed to hazardous substances Aug 22, 2008
"Employees should always be made fully aware of precautions to prevent this type of exposure, which could have resulted in long-term health problems for the employee. Exposure to even very small amounts of gluteraldehyde can lead to allergic skin reactions, hay fever symptoms and asthma.". View our editorial policy. (Abeceder)
NHS trust fined for safety lapse Aug 20, 2008
Exposure to very small amounts of gluteraldehyde can lead to allergic skin reactions, hay fever symptoms and asthma, the HSE said. Bookmark with. (BBC News)
Cytos Plans to Sell Rights to Hypertension Vaccine Next Year, Renner Says Aug 20, 2008
Cytos plans to study the drug against hay fever next year and later against food allergies, Renner said. The company also plans to test a nasal spray formulation of the medicine next year. (Bloomberg -- Europe)
Study: Stress Could Worsen Your Allergies Aug 19, 2008
Jan Kiecolt-Glaser, a psychologist and psychiatry professor and stress researcher at Ohio State University, conducted the new study and involved 28 volunteers with a history of hay fever and seasonal allergies. The researcher said that volunteers were subjected to a low-stress condition such as reading quietly from magazines and to much more nerve-racking conditions such as giving a videotaped speech in the presence of a group of behavior evaluators and figuring out mathematical problems... (TopNews)
* Pigweed invasion threatens people with hay fever Aug 17, 2008
Pigweed invasion threatens people with hay fever ... Doctors warned people with hay fever to be cautious as the pigweed season is at its peak ... Pigweed can cause serious health threats to people with hay fever, or pollinosis, because it sheds large amounts of pollen when it blooms in July and August, said Hsu Ling-ming (}), an assistant research fellow with the Council of Agriculture (COA). (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
The Danger of Stress Aug 16, 2008
Symptoms which disappeared during this idyll incuded hypertension, pre-diabetic sugar processing symptoms, and severe hay fever symptoms ... Symptoms which disappeared during this idyll incuded hypertension, pre-diabetic sugar processing symptoms, and severe hay fever symptoms. (Scientific American)
Stress makes allergies worse and last longer Aug 15, 2008
To gauge how stress and anxiety affect allergy sufferers, Kiecolt-Glaser and colleagues recruited 28 men and women with a history of hay fever and seasonal allergies to participate in a laboratory study. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Health)
5 Ways to Treat Acid Reflux Symptoms Naturally Aug 15, 2008
Although this vinegar is purported to treat everything from hay fever to warts (with little evidence to back up its effectiveness), it does appear to have a calming effect on stomach acid. "I really don t know how it works," Sosin said. (Fox News)
Stress can make allergies worse Aug 15, 2008
Her newest research focuses on allergies, the fifth most common chronic disease in the USA. For example, allergic rhinitis, commonly called hay fever, affects an estimated 20% of adults and 40% of children, according to the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology ... In an experiment conducted by Kiecolt-Glaser and colleagues, 28 men and women with a history of hay fever and seasonal allergies but not asthma were given a battery of skin tests and put through a number of stressful... (USA Today -- News)
Stress Makes Allergies Worse Aug 15, 2008
To gauge how stress and anxiety affect allergy sufferers, Kiecolt-Glaser and colleagues recruited 28 men and women with a history of hay fever and seasonal allergies to participate in a laboratory study. On different days, the volunteers were subjected to a low-stress condition -- reading quietly from magazines -- and to much more stressful conditions -- giving a 10-minute, videotaped speech in front of a group of "behavior evaluators" and solving math problems without paper or pen in front of... (Newsmax)
Ragweed season starts in NJ Aug 15, 2008
One Garden State expert says a ragweed storm is approaching. Asthma and Allergy Research Center director Leonard Bielory at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in Newark says he's noticed ragweed plants growing in northwest Jersey that are up to 8 feet tall. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Weather warning Aug 11, 2008
" There is a plan to work with Asthma UK to try and deliver a warning system to asthma and hay fever sufferers, although Mr Elliott warned this was some way off. But he said that, although the weather could be linked to certain conditions, if they could not help those who were vulnerable the information would be of little use. "If you are at risk of having a heart attack, is there something that can be done following an alert from the Met Office to stop you having one - that's an important... (BBC News -- UK)
HEALTH BLOG: Are fruit drinks or soda worse for diabetics? Aug 11, 2008
Morning rounds: Fighting hay fever, treating gambling addiction ... For another promising development on the hay fever front, read on ... An experimental hay fever vaccine reduced patients' symptoms after just four weekly shots, New Scientist magazine. (USA Today -- Life)
Multi-tasking Molecule Holds Key To Allergic Reactions Aug 9, 2008
Hay fever is just one of a host of hypersensitivity allergic diseases that cause suffering worldwide and others, such as severe reactions to bee stings or eating peanuts, can be more serious and even fatal. Now, scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have uncovered the molecular mechanisms behind such allergies, insight they hope will lead to new therapies, both to stop the summer sneezing and treat more severe allergic responses. (Science Daily)
Smooth elegance: new Volvo S80 3.0T Aug 9, 2008
Hay Fever suffers will be pleased to note that all leather and interior textiles have passed the stringent KO-TEX 100 test. This is an international standard, which ensures that there are few certain allergy-inducing substances and emissions floating about. (iAfrica.com)
Your Health: Irritable bowel syndrome linked to hay fever, allergies Aug 8, 2008
Researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago recently noted that individuals with hay fever are more than twice as likely to have irritable bowel syndrome than those who are unaffected by seasonal allergies. For folks with allergic skin conditions, the likelihood of having IBS appears to be nearly four times greater. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
When Our Protective Armor Shows Weakness: Genetic Defect In Skin Cells Leads To Neurodermatitis, Hay Fever And Asthma Aug 5, 2008
In addition, these genetic variations predispose to hay fever and asthma in those with atopic dermatitis ... "In general, our results show that mutations in the filaggrin gene are extremely strong risk factors for atopic dermatitis and beyond that for hay fever. In the case of pre-existing eczema they may also cause asthma," explained Weidinger The asthma results were especially surprising, because filaggrin is not present in the respiratory tract, but appears to be of importance in the skin... (Science Daily)
Outdoors, Coward play is pure Bliss Aug 2, 2008
In "Hay Fever," Debera Lund portrays a retired stage actress who interacts with family members and an assortment of guests - including a diplomat played by Joel Colodner - in her English country home ... The Publick Theatre's sleek outdoor production, with the Charles River visible just beyond the stage, creates the perfect contrast between calm countryside and the delightfully dotty Bliss family inhabiting Coward's "Hay Fever." ... The trick to staging "Hay Fever" is to create some sympathy for... (Boston Globe)
Goldenrod and Aster Blooming in Aut... Aug 2, 2008
Sometimes allergy sufferers confuse Ambrosia ragweed, the cause of hay fever, with goldenrod. But bees and by moving from plant to plant; ragweed is pollinated by the wind blowing the pollen into the air. (Suite101.com)
Proton Channels Inhibit Release Of Histamine During Allergic Reactions, Novel Study Finds Aug 1, 2008
(May 7, 2006) Histamine release during asthma and hay fever causes itching and wheezing. Northwestern University researchers examined a mouse model of asthma and found that mice lacking the histamine 1 receptor. (Science Daily)
Alcohol Is Associated With Risk Of Perennial Allergic Rhinitis Aug 1, 2008
20, 2006) Patients with allergic rhinitis, such as that caused by hay fever and other allergies, have more difficulty sleeping and more sleep disorders than those without allergies, according to a report in ... (June 3, 2008) New evidence for the first time suggests that people suffering from hay fever will over time experience a progressive worsening of their nasal passage functioning, depending on how long they have the. (Science Daily)
Breath of life for asthma sufferers Jul 31, 2008
Twelve years ago I attended one of the first courses in Australia of a new "ground-breaking" approach to the treatment of asthma, hay fever and allergies ... Spectacularly successful for asthma, the course is also effective for chronic fatigue, stress, snoring, sleep apnea, panic attacks, hay fever, allergies, chronic bronchitis and many other breathing-related disorders ... During his talk, Glenn will explain how conditions, including asthma, sinusitis, hay fever, snoring, sleep apnea,... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Hey Fever! The Surprise Benefit Of Allergies Jul 31, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 30, 2008) Long-suffering victims of allergies such as asthma and hay fever might enjoy a surprise benefit, according to research led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) ... Having had asthma and hay fever for a long time, also appears to be of greater benefit. (Science Daily)
Critics' picks - theater Jul 28, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Planners Close Hollow Swamp Public Hearing, Issues Remain Jul 23, 2008
After the first presentation of the Shakespeare's Garden application at the June meeting, commissioners scheduled a site walk of the 19-acre Hay Fever Farm at 508 South Britain Road which Steven and Mark Fancher hope to purchase. As a result, on July 15 engineer Peter Gregory presented some updates on the original proposal. (Voices, CT)
A new look at Chekhov's 'Seagull' Jul 19, 2008
At: Publick Theatre, Brighton, through Sept. 7 (in repertory with "Hay Fever" after July 24). Tickets, $32, 617-454-1444, publicktheatre. (Boston Globe)
Shot'sfailure adds toAlzheimer's mystery Jul 18, 2008
July 17: A drug approved in Russia to treat Hay Fever has shown to improve functioning in patients with Alzheimer's. NBC's Ann Curry reports. (MSNBC -- Health)
