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Food allergy news elsewhere on the web:
Keeping up to date on the latest research, progress or setbacks of food allergies, asthma and eczema (atopic dermatitis) is a daunting task. We want to help. On this page, you'll find links to several outside sources, news articles elsewhere on the web. When you click one of these links, you'll be leaving geeboo.com, but we hope you won't soon forget us.
| asthma |
2007-05-28 |
| Inhaler that beeps boosts inhaler use: study |
| Reuters Health writes: "People with asthma are more likely to use their inhalers as prescribed if the inhalers are fitted with audiovisual alarms that beep and change colors as reminders, investigators in New Zealand report." |
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| food allergy |
2007-05-28 |
| Traveling With Allergies? Pack a Plan, Too |
| HealthDay reports: "If you have allergies or asthma, you need to plan ahead when you travel this summer in order to minimize situations that may trigger an attack and ruin your vacation, says the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (AAAAI)." |
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| asthma |
2007-05-27 |
| Free Asthma Screenings to be Offered Across the U.S. |
| HealthDay reports: "During May, adults and children across the United States can get checked for asthma during the 11th annual Nationwide Asthma Screening Program, sponsored by the American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology." |
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| asthma |
2007-05-23 |
| Climate change to spur allergies, ticks, malaria-UN |
| Authro Laura MacInnis writes for Reuters Life! that "Climate change could extend the pollen season and encourage more disease-carrying ticks in northern Europe, and allow mosquitoes to thrive in new areas of Africa and Asia, public health officials said this week." |
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| asthma |
2007-05-22 |
| Obesity makes asthma worse: study |
| Megan Rauscher of Reuters Health writes "Obese adults with asthma are more likely than their leaner counterparts to have severe, persistent disease, according to a new large study." |
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| asthma |
2007-05-21 |
| Lungs affected in healthy kids of smoking parents |
Author Megan Rauscher writes for Reuters Health:
"Healthy" children of smokers may not show any signs of breathing difficulties, but they may still be experiencing reduced lung function -- which could progressively worsen with continued exposure -- according to a study reported Sunday at the American Thoracic Society's meeting in San Francisco. |
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| food allergy asthma eczema |
2007-05-21 |
| Eating Apples, Fish During Pregnancy Protects Kids From Allergies, Asthma |
| HealthDay reports: "Filling up on apples and fish during pregnancy might protect your child from developing asthma and allergic diseases, a new study shows." |
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| eczema |
2007-05-20 |
| Hot Water Wash Rids Laundry of Allergens: Study |
| Robert Preidt writes "Doing your laundry in hot water -- 60 degrees C (140 degrees F) -- kills 100 percent of allergy-causing dust mites, compared to 6.5 percent of dust mites when using warm water -- 40 degrees C (104 degrees F), South Korean researchers find." |
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| food allergy |
2007-05-14 |
| Video Explanation of an Allergic Reaction |
| This short video clearly explains how we become allergic to non-harmful substances and what happens in our bodies. |
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| asthma |
2007-05-01 |
| Asthma Risk for Behavioral, Emotional, Developmental Problems |
| This article highlights the increased risk of behavioral, emotional, and development problems that can also come with asthma. |
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| food allergy |
2007-04-21 |
| Allergy skin tests: Identify the sources of your sneezing |
| This article gives a very nice explanation of allergy skin tests. It explains how to prepare for the skin test, how it is performed, and the possible risks. |
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| food allergy |
2007-03-10 |
| Interested in custom, healthy meals delivered to your door? |
| OK, so this is not exactly news, but as a mom whose child sometimes feels deprived due to the limitations of his peanut and soy free diet, this sure did get my attention. Chef John Procacci, who has an impressive resume, offers custom meals made with fresh organic ingredients. To quote the website, "Meals are customized to your dietary restrictions." We'd love the feedback of anyone who has ordered meals, along with a description of the specific dietary restrictions you requested (allergy related, please). Send your feedback to food@geeboo.com. |
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| food allergy |
2007-03-05 |
| New group keeps kids with allergies safe, happy |
| Read about the San Diego Food Allergy Support Group. We hope their story will inspire you to get active with your community. |
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| food allergy |
2007-02-28 |
| Pregnancy diet may impact child's allergy risk |
| Can what you eat during pregnancy influence your child's chances of developing food allergies? This brief article has some interesting statistics. |
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| peanut, egg allergies |
2007-02-26 |
| Beating Peanut Allergies |
| This article simply explains what immunotherapy is and how it is studied as a way to treat peanut allergies. Egg allergy is also given brief attention. |
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| food allergy |
2007-02-26 |
| Allergy self-diagnosis putting people at risk |
| This article by Madeleine Brindley explains the difference between food intolerance, food allergy and food adversion. It also highlights the need to seek the help of qualified medical professionals if you suspect you have a food allergy or intolerance. |
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| raising awareness |
2007-02-25 |
| Raising awareness about food allergies |
| Read this inspiring story about a high school student's efforts to raise awareness of food allergies. |
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| peanut allergy |
2007-02-23 |
| More Families Dealing With Peanut Allergies |
| This is a brief article highlighting that peanut allergy is on the increase, especially in industrialzed nations. |
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