Top Allergy News
Get the latest news on recent research and new developments in the treatment and understanding of allergies.
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Chlorine in pools raise kids' allergy, asthma risk
Kids who swim in pools disinfected with chlorine may be more likely to develop allergies and asthma, a new study has found. Read Summary > -
Senator offers healthcare reform bill compromise
The new Baucus Proposal states that instead of a government-run insurance option favored by House Democrats, Congress would create a network of nonprofit cooperatives that would cover people without insurance. Read Summary > -
Daycare may not protect against allergies, asthma
While there is some validity to the "hygiene hypothesis," experts say that exposing kids to infections from other children does not reduce their risk of allergies. Read Summary > -
Peanut butter alternatives are available
Experts say soy nut butter, almond butter, and sunflower seed butter are high in vitamins, minerals, and protein. Read Summary > -
The high price of cheap food
Experts say that cheap meats and produce aren't just bad for the environment--they're bad for humans, too. Read Summary > -
Sen. Ted Kennedy dies from brain cancer
Kennedy, who was the youngest son of the fabled political family, and brother to President John F. Kennedy, had been diagnosed with malignant glioma--an aggressive form of brain cancer. Read Summary > -
Celiac patients struggle with the expense of food
Since celiac disease isn't treated with pills, celiac patients are often not reimbursed by insurance for their expenses. Read Summary > -
FDA approves Xyzal for younger children
The medication is approved to treat indoor allergies and hives in children six months and older, and outdoor allergies for children over the age of two. Read Summary >
