A single allergic reaction during pregnancy prompts sexual-development changes in the brains of offspring that last a lifetime, new research suggests. Female rats born to mothers exposed to an allergen during pregnancy acted more characteristically ‚male‘ — mounting other female rodents, for instance — and had brains and nervous systems that looked more like those […]
Researchers have demonstrated that the same immune cells that protect us against skin fungi also encourage the inflammatory symptoms of atopic dermatitis. An antibody therapy could alleviate this chronic inflammatory skin disease. Lesen Sie weiter auf: New potential approach to treat atopic dermatitis Quelle: ScienceDaily | Psoriasis Titelbild/Grafik by ScienceDaily News
The human body is full of mucus. This viscous goo isn’t just a nuisance that gets coughed up or sneezed out — it can bind to drugs, toxins or microbes, potentially impacting human health. However, relatively little is known about such interactions. Now, researchers say they have developed a new way of analyzing mucus binding […]
The majority of oral medications available to consumers contain ingredients that can affect sensitive individuals. Lesen Sie weiter auf: Inactive ingredients in pills and capsules may cause allergic, adverse reactions Quelle: ScienceDaily | Allergy Titelbild/Grafik by ScienceDaily News
Landmark study confirms ability of non-invasive imaging technique to identify early signs of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Lesen Sie weiter auf: Non-invasive imaging technique valid for identifying small airway disease in lung Quelle: ScienceDaily | COPD Titelbild/Grafik by ScienceDaily News
A new study shows urban children with poorly controlled asthma, particularly those who are ethnic minorities, also suffer academically. Kids who were kept home due to asthma symptoms weren’t able to do as well in the classroom. Lesen Sie weiter auf: Academic performance of urban children with asthma worse than peers without asthma Quelle: ScienceDaily […]
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection can convert a harmless, inhaled protein antigen into an allergen, according to a new study. Lesen Sie weiter auf: Cytomegalovirus infection broadens spectrum of environmental allergens Quelle: ScienceDaily | Allergy Titelbild/Grafik by ScienceDaily News
For years, scientists have been trying to come up with a better way to protect people against tuberculosis, the disease caused by infection with the Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) bacteria. Researchers say new hope is on the horizon after a recent ex…
The original hypothesis was that humans developed the red meat allergy after being exposed to the alpha-gal protein through a tick that had fed previously on a small mammal. But new data suggests ticks can induce this immune response without requiring …
Children exclusively breastfed for the first three months of life had significantly lower odds of having eczema at age 6 compared with peers who were not breastfed or were breastfed for less time, according to preliminary research. Lesen Sie weiter auf: Exclusive breastfeeding lowers odds of some schoolchildren having eczema Quelle: ScienceDaily | Asthma Titelbild/Grafik […]