Allergies News and Research

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New technologies and recent advances in the study of T cells and T-cell epitope discovery in food allergy research

In a recent study, scientists reviewed the latest technological advancements and T cell epitope discovery associated with food allergy.

28 Nov 2022

Flavonoids with potential to fight allergies and inflammation

In a recent study published in the Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy journal, researchers explored the anti-allergic and anti-inflammatory properties of flavonoids.

28 Nov 2022

Study sheds new light on the role of IgA in food allergies

Food-specific immunoglobulin A present in the human gut does not provide protection against food allergies.

27 Nov 2022

Multivalent mRNA-based vaccine may serve as a preventative measure against future flu pandemics

An experimental mRNA-based vaccine against all 20 known subtypes of influenza virus provided broad protection from otherwise lethal flu strains in initial tests, and thus might serve one day as a general preventative measure against future flu pandemics, according to researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

25 Nov 2022

Survey: Two-thirds of European dietitians believe drinking coffee in moderation has clear health benefits

A new report by the European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians, supported by the Institute for Scientific Information on Coffee, has revealed that almost two-thirds (62%) of European dietitians believe drinking coffee in moderation has clear health benefits, with 86% agreeing that regular moderate intake can improve alertness and 69% agreeing that regular, moderate intake is associated with an improvement in overall sports performance.

22 Nov 2022

NIAID awards more than $12 million for the development of antiviral therapies

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health, recently awarded more than $12 million to three institutions for the development of antiviral therapies to treat diseases caused by viruses with pandemic potential.

21 Nov 2022

Unusual Zika virus-specific antibody exhibits ultrapotent neutralization

An unusual type of antibody that even at miniscule levels neutralizes the Zika virus and renders the virus infection undetectable in preclinical models has been identified by a team led by Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian and National Institutes of Health (NIH) investigators.

20 Nov 2022

Why we should all eat Kimchi and other Korean fermented foods

A recent study reviews various traditional Korean fermented foods for their various health benefits.

20 Nov 2022

Small molecules found in breast milk may reduce the likelihood of infants developing allergies

Breastfed babies are believed to suffer fewer allergic conditions, like eczema and food allergies, than formula-fed babies; yet the reason has not been well understood.

15 Nov 2022

Parasites associated with leprosy may have the ability to regenerate livers

Leprosy is one of the world's oldest and most persistent diseases but the bacteria that cause it may also have the surprising ability to grow and regenerate a vital organ.

15 Nov 2022

Study highlights link between the induction of fever and antibody levels after COVID-19 mRNA vaccine

mRNA vaccines for COVID-19 generate adverse reactions such as fever and fatigue which are considered normal and are transient in nature.

15 Nov 2022

PALS program effective in ensuring diverse representation in lupus clinical trials

The Lupus Research Alliance and its affiliate Lupus Therapeutics presented data at ACR Convergence 2022 with results showing the effectiveness of a pilot peer education program called the Patient Advocates for Lupus Studies (PALS), in increasing knowledge, perception, and willingness among people with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) to participate in clinical trials.

14 Nov 2022

Study: Only half of food allergic adult patients have immediate access to epinephrine

Epinephrine is the only medication that can stop anaphylaxis and it is critical that everyone with a food allergy has access to epinephrine to treat life threatening reactions.

10 Nov 2022

Smartphones are potential receptacles for allergens, study shows

According to the 2018 U.S. Census, smart phones are present in 85% of American households. They are reportedly viewed 14 million times a day, making them potential receptacles for environmental hazards such as allergens.

10 Nov 2022

Pitt scientists solve the mystery of how melanoma tumors control their mortality

Scientists at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine have discovered the missing puzzle piece in the mystery of how melanoma tumors control their mortality.

10 Nov 2022

Experimental therapeutic cancer vaccine leads to significant tumor regression in mice

An experimental therapeutic cancer vaccine induced two distinct and desirable immune system responses that led to significant tumor regression in mice, report investigators from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health.

10 Nov 2022

Allergies News and Research

Latest Allergies News and Research

New technologies and recent advances in the study of T cells and T-cell epitope discovery in food allergy research

Flavonoids with potential to fight allergies and inflammation

Study sheds new light on the role of IgA in food allergies

Multivalent mRNA-based vaccine may serve as a preventative measure against future flu pandemics

Survey: Two-thirds of European dietitians believe drinking coffee in moderation has clear health benefits

NIAID awards more than $12 million for the development of antiviral therapies

Unusual Zika virus-specific antibody exhibits ultrapotent neutralization

Why we should all eat Kimchi and other Korean fermented foods

Small molecules found in breast milk may reduce the likelihood of infants developing allergies

Parasites associated with leprosy may have the ability to regenerate livers

Study highlights link between the induction of fever and antibody levels after COVID-19 mRNA vaccine

PALS program effective in ensuring diverse representation in lupus clinical trials

Study: Only half of food allergic adult patients have immediate access to epinephrine

Smartphones are potential receptacles for allergens, study shows

Pitt scientists solve the mystery of how melanoma tumors control their mortality

Experimental therapeutic cancer vaccine leads to significant tumor regression in mice

Sexual activity can be an undiagnosed trigger for asthma exacerbations, study shows

Treatment using CRISPR genome editing alleviates swelling attacks in hereditary angioedema patients

Anaphylaxis symptoms in most infants appear to resolve with a single dose of epinephrine

Curbing depression among parents improves control of children's asthma, study finds

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