Pollen-food reactions, adult onset symptoms and cross reactivity are just some of the surprising ways our bodies respond to food.
Recently Facebook rolled out Facebook reactions - a revolutionary way to engage with content on the world's biggest social media platform.
Mind-body interventions (MBIs) such as meditation, yoga and Tai Chi don't simply relax us; they can 'reverse' the molecular reactions in our DNA which cause ill-health and depression, according to a study.
Trees start producing pollen in the southern U.S. as early as January. Many trees throughout the country keep producing pollen through June. Both tree and grass pollen is very lightweight. Wind can carry it up to 500 miles. It may be hard to avoid tree and grass pollen, but you can reduce your exposure with these tips.
All caregivers should be educated about allergy action plans.
The pair of color-blind brothers choke up after putting on special glasses that helps enhance colors.
Mining microbiomes in the human gut and elsewhere is turning up new chemical reactions that can improve health, clean up environmental pollutants, and more.
Giving kids medicine safely can be a complicated task. With a little knowledge and a lot of double-checking, you can help treat your child's illness while you prevent dangerous reactions.
Niacin, or vitamin B3, is essential to healthy nervous system function. It also helps keep your skin and hair healthy. In large doses, it's used to treat high cholesterol and its effects are currently being studied in the treatment of diabetes and other chronic medical conditions. Like all supplements, taking too much has negative consequences....
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Tropocollagen molecule: three left-handed procollagens (red, green, blue) join to form a right-handed triple helical tropocollagen
Collagen /ˈkɒlədʒɪn/ is the main structural protein in the extracellular space in the various connective tissues in animal bodies. As the main component of connective tissue, it is the most abundant protein in mammals, [1] making up from 25% to 35% of the whole-body protein content.…
After a concussion occurs, symptoms most commonly experienced are headache, dizziness, memory problems and sleep disturbances, as well as visual dysfunction. Such symptoms can be difficult to quantify and follow in patients on a long-term basis.
Posted by Jen Moses on Jun 15th, 2016
With its sunny days, sandy beaches, and poolside sips, it’s easy to love summer. Unfortunately, the warm-weather season can also wreak havoc on skin and hair, making us want to hide indoors instead of soaking up the sun
Thankfully, there are easy solutions for summer’s most common conditions. We turned to two leading dermatologists, Omaha dermatologic surgeon Dr…
We asked kids if they would pay for a treat in calories. Watch their priceless reactions, and learn how teaching kids nutrition can help prevent diabetes.
Sleepless nights, recurring headaches and the occasional twitchy eye are some common physical reactions to stress. But you might be surprised to learn that your body can also have some other unexpected (and odd) reactions to stress.
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Food Allergy Research & Education
Life with Food Allergies
If you or someone you love is new to food allergies, start with the basics of understanding the condition, as well as how to prevent and treat reactions
Common Allergens
Although nearly any food can trigger an allergic reaction, there are eight common foods that cause the majority of reactions. Learn more here
Research Programs
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Allergies are problems of the immune system. Most allergic reactions happen when the immune system reacts to a “false alarm.” Normally, the human body defends itself against harmful things, such as viruses or bacteria. But sometimes the defenses violently attack mostly mild things, such as dust, mold, or pollen.
Summer is a wonderful time for outdoor activities with family and friends. For many people, a day at the beach, on the boat, or at a backyard barbecue will include drinking alcoholic beverages. But excessive drinking and summer activities donât mix. Drinking impairs both physical and mental abilities, and it also decreases inhibitionsâwhich can lead to tragic consequences on the water, on the road, and in the great outdoors. In fact, research shows that up to 70 percent of all water…
Now personalized genetic medicine offers tests to avoid dangerous drug reactions—yet doctors are reluctant to use them
We're having a baby! We had personal cookie cakes made for our daughters saying "Big Sister" and "Big Sister...Again". Their reactions were priceless!