Infants with severe rashes (eczema) that are also colonised by a certain type of bacteria develop fewer food allergies than children without this bacteria.
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Newborns who are breastfed longer are more prone to food allergies or intolerances than children who are weaned earlier. This was the finding from a study led by American allergist
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High winds can blow grass pollen around during thunderstorms in summer. As a result, an increasing number of people end up seeking emergency medical treatment for breathing difficulties.
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Allergies are caused by antibodies against specific storage proteins in walnuts. Children are more susceptible than adults and develop more severe reactions. This was the conclusion of a study by
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When children and teenagers with a peanut allergy ingest peanut protein in controlled doses, their allergy symptoms improve. This was demonstrated by an international study in which researchers from Charité
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The immune system must destroy enemies from outside without attacking the body’s own cells. A research team in Regensburg, Germany investigated how it achieves this balance.
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