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Allergic to your mobile phone?

A new review shows mobile phones and related devices are sources of metal sensitisation and potential causes of allergic contact dermatitis in adults and children

21 May, 2014
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Want seasonal allergy relief? Don’t stress!

Allergy season is gearing up – and being stressed could mean you are more likely to suffer flare-ups

3 April, 2014
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Got an itch? Those ‘handy’ wipes could be to blame

Renown US dermatologist says its time we stopped using wipes preserved with the toxic preservative methylisothiazolinone (MIT)

5 March, 2014
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‘Fermentable’ dietary fibre protects against asthma

A diet rich in fermentable fibre helps maintain a healthy gut and could hold the key to preventing asthma

7 January, 2014
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Try probiotics to reduce severity of childhood atopic dermatitis

Supplementing with certain strains of probiotics could help lower the risk of a child developing atopic dermatitis, say researchers

4 December, 2013
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Childhood eczema linked to antibiotic use

Children who take antibiotics in their first year of life are 40% more likely to develop eczema; damage to gut flora may be the key say researchers

15 July, 2013
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Fish meals in infancy may help prevent allergies later on

Integrating fish into your child’s diet early on can reap health benefits, including less risk of eczema and hay fever, as they grow

13 June, 2013
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Ginger compounds could ease breathing for asthma sufferers

Active components found in ginger can help relax the lungs and relive the inflammation and constriction of the bronchial tubes

20 May, 2013

Acupuncture brings significant relief for seasonal allergies

A course of acupuncture may help bring quick relief from seasonal allergies and a better prognosis over the longer-term

6 March, 2013
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Cleaning products raise the risk of adult asthma

Chemicals and other substances used in many jobs can lead to a higher risk of adult onset asthma

22 January, 2013