Allergies

Children's allergies cause parents to worry, struggle to find means of relief

According to a report from the CS Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health, dosing, labelling and a seemingly endless range of allergy medication options can make picking the right medicine a complicated task for some parents.

Apr 17, 2017, 21:19 PM IST

Pet keepers, rejoice! Your love for tamed animals can earn you good health

The University of Alberta study showed that babies from families with pets--70 per cent of which were dogs--showed higher levels of two types of microbes associated with lower risks of allergic disease and obesity.

Apr 07, 2017, 13:17 PM IST

Here comes an easy way to battle asthma, allergies

Once ingested, the omega 3 fatty acids convert to special pro-resolving mediators that halt inflammation without suppressing the immune system

Feb 10, 2017, 19:27 PM IST

New drug to suppress asthma, allergies being developed

Nobel Prize-winning scientist and professor of Microbiology Barry Marshall from the University of Western Australia is developing a drug to counter asthma and allergies to foods such as peanuts and shellfish.

Nov 25, 2016, 09:55 AM IST

Breathing problems, asthma cases galore as Delhi suffers from worst smog in 17 years - Watch video

 Apart from respiratory issues, residents of Delhi/NCR have also been complaining about burning eyes the moment one steps out of the house.

Nov 07, 2016, 14:05 PM IST

Delhi smog: Respiratory issues along with cases of asthma and allergies on the rise

Apart from respiratory issues, residents of Delhi/NCR have also been complaining about burning eyes the moment one steps out of the house.

Nov 06, 2016, 11:39 AM IST

Consuming fish may keep off allergies in children

Woman who consume oily fish during pregnancy or breast-feeding may lessen the risk of their kids developing asthma, food allergies or hay fever.

Oct 31, 2016, 21:33 PM IST

Top five benefits of drinking honey water!

Honey is considered as one of the healthiest foods in the world. 

Oct 14, 2016, 23:32 PM IST

Early life exposure to antibiotics can cause allergies in late ages

The increased risk of eczema due to early life use of antibiotics varied from 15 percent to 41 percent depending on the type of study analysed.

Sep 07, 2016, 08:51 AM IST

Watery eyes? Get relief now using these simple home remedies!

Watering eyes can be very irritating and can cause blurred vision, sore eyelids and sticky eyes.

Sep 06, 2016, 11:38 AM IST

Persistent cough? Five possible causes and why you should see your doctor!

Persistent coughing, along with wheezing, chest tightness and shortness of breath, is a characteristic symptom of asthma.

Aug 24, 2016, 13:50 PM IST

Five surprising health benefits of staying hydrated!

Water is so important to help maintain temperature, remove waste and regulate all bodily fuctions.  

Aug 22, 2016, 19:13 PM IST

Five things your breath reveals about your health! (Watch slideshow)

 Five things your breath reveals about your health! (Watch slideshow)

Aug 02, 2016, 14:03 PM IST

Nasal allergy: Symptoms you shouldn't ignore and how to prevent it! (Watch)

Allergies can't be cured permanently, but treatment may help. If symptoms are not treated early, they can actually get worse over time.

Jul 12, 2016, 13:40 PM IST

Thumb-sucking, nail-biting can actually keep allergies at bay!

If your toddler is addicted to thumb-sucking or nail-biting they are less likely to develop allergic sensitivities in the long run. 

Jul 11, 2016, 19:17 PM IST

Reasons why you should let your kids eat dirt!

Microbial exposure during early life has been linked to greater protection from illnesses such as allergies, asthma, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), asthma, obesity, diabetes, etc, later in life.

Jun 16, 2016, 12:46 PM IST

Lifestyle, self-care, diet tips to deal with asthma!

Asthma is a chronic disease of the the air passages of the lungs which inflames and narrows them. It is a common disease among children.

May 03, 2016, 09:09 AM IST

This novel genetic method could lead to vaccine for life-threatening cancer!

The basic idea behind the technique is to replicate the structure of a virus. When the virus structure is ready, it is used as a platform onto which are glued harmless parts of the disease which you want to vaccinate against.

Apr 27, 2016, 20:59 PM IST

Why kids develop food allergies

According to researchers the children, who have more limited exposure to novel foods than adults, are more susceptible to food allergies.

Jan 30, 2016, 00:00 AM IST

Human-Neanderthal relationships may be root of modern allergies

Passionate encounters between ancient humans and their burly cousins- the Neanderthals, may have left modern people more prone to sneezes, itches and other allergies, researchers say.

Jan 08, 2016, 10:20 AM IST