Moderna Vaccine Can Trigger Red, Itchy'COVID Arm,' But It's Temporary
WEDNESDAY, May 12, 2021 -- In rare cases, people who receive the two-dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccine may experience a red, itchy patch of skin a few days later at the injection site, a new report finds. They shouldn ' t panic: This " COVID arm " ... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - May 12, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

The 2021 hay fever survival guide: The surprising ways to beat the pollen season
Millions suffer from hay fever, and many will be aware the time of itchy eyes is upon us. The pollen season so far has been a bad one thanks to dry weather. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - May 10, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Apple uses Itch.io ’s ‘offensive and sexualized’ games as a cudgel against Epic
Epic defends it as an "incredible community for developers." (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - May 8, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

How much does it itch?
(Northwestern University) Itch can be as debilitating as chronic pain. But it's a hard symptom to measure -- particularly for the 10 million U.S. children with atopic dermatitis, also known as eczema. But now there is a soft, wearable sensor that quantifies itch by measuring scratching when placed on the hand. It allows parents and doctors to track how well itch is being controlled in patients, monitor treatment response and early signs of worsening disease. (Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer)
Source: EurekAlert! - Cancer - April 30, 2021 Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news

Best supplements for hay fever: Vitamin C is a natural antihistamine - two other remedies
HAY FEVER can be a distressing allergy to have - sore, itchy red eyes, a bunged-up nose and a cough can make going outside unpleasant. Considering that's the only option right now when it comes to meeting up with friends, what can you do? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 28, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Wildfire Air Pollution Tied to Uptick in Visits for Dermatitis, Itch
TUESDAY, April 27, 2021 -- Short-term exposure to air pollution due to a wildfire is associated with increased health care use for patients with atopic dermatitis and itch, according to a study published online April 21 in JAMA Dermatology. Raj P.... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - April 27, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

New Drug May Be Better Psoriasis Treatment
MONDAY, April 26, 2021 -- A breakthrough psoriasis drug is better at treating the itchy and painful skin disease than medicines already on the market, according to results from two clinical trials. There was a " night and day difference " in the... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 26, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Half of Britons suffer with hay fever symptoms
HALF of Britons may be suffering from hay fever, including sneezing, itchy eyes and runny noses - almost double the previous estimates. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 26, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Glenmark Pharma to launch its nasal spray Ryaltris in EU
The drug relieves symptoms of allergic rhinitis, including stuffy nose, runny nose, nasal itching, sneezing, as well as itchy, red and watery eyes. (Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News)
Source: The Economic Times Healthcare and Biotech News - April 26, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news

Diabetes symptoms warning: Three 'weird' signs of high blood sugar - 'Don't ignore'
DIABETES symptoms can sneak under the radar without you even noticing. But there are a number of "weird" signs of diabetes that you should be looking out for, including a change to your eyesight and having an itch that won't go away. Have you been ignoring these high blood sugar symptoms? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 24, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

New Phase 3 Data Showed First-in-Class TREMFYA ® (guselkumab) Provided Durable Complete Skin Clearance Through Five Years in Moderate to Severe Plaque Psoriasis (PsO) and Robust Joint Symptom Improvement Through 52 Weeks in Active Psoriatic Arthritis (PsA)
SPRING HOUSE, PENNSYLVANIA, April 23, 2021 – The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson today announced new Phase 3 data which showed TREMFYA® (guselkumab) sustained durable, complete skin clearance rates in a majority of adults with moderate to severe plaque psoriasis (PsO) through five years (252 weeks), a and improved disease activity and axial symptoms in adults with active psoriatic arthritis (PsA) through one year (52 weeks).1,2,3 These data are being presented at the American Academy of Dermatology Virtual Meeting Experience 2021, where Janssen will present a total of 22 abstracts. TREMFYA is t...
Source: Johnson and Johnson - April 23, 2021 Category: Pharmaceuticals Tags: Innovation Source Type: news

Pollen count moderate to high countrywide today - best treatment for hay fever
TREE pollen season has peaked, with moderate to high levels countrywide today. For hay fever sufferers, what's the best treatment to prevent and relieve a stuffy nose, an itchy throat and red eyes? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 21, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Is It Allergies or COVID? Expert Shows How to Tell the Difference
MONDAY, April 19, 2021 -- Seasonal allergies are striking this year at the worst possible time, with the United States in the midst of a fourth wave of the global COVID-19 pandemic. You ' ve got an itchy nose and watery eyes. Or maybe you ' ve got a... (Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews)
Source: Drugs.com - Daily MedNews - April 19, 2021 Category: General Medicine Source Type: news

Diabetes type 2: Dry, itchy and peeling skin could be a sign of having high blood sugar
DIABETES type 2 is a condition which has taken over the world. Millions of people globally suffer from high blood sugars which could cause dire effects to the body. Early signs of the condition can be found on the skin and if experiencing itchy, dry skin which peels; it could be an indicator. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - April 17, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Nothing Could Make Her Body Stop Itching. Would It Ever End?
It felt like the itch was coming from somehow under her skin. The cause ended up being even deeper. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - April 14, 2021 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Lisa Sanders, M.D. Tags: Allergies Tests (Medical) Itching Skin Lymph Nodes and Lymphatic System Eczema Source Type: news