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Traditional skin tests used to predict allergies to antibiotics are useless, say researchers
Skin tests traditionally used to predict allergies to amoxicillin, one of the most commonly prescribed antibiotics in children, are ineffective according to a new study. The findings determined that oral provocation or challenge test, with appropriate follow up, was a more efficient and safer screening method for diagnosing non-life threatening reactions to amoxicillin in children.
Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - April 8, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
JoJo The Dog Comforts Kids At Dentist, Makes Appointments Less Ruff
Going to the dentist isn't exactly the kinda thing that'll make you wag your tail, but one pooch is making the daunting task a little less scary. JoJo the golden retriever works at Pediatric Dentistry of Northbrook in Illinois, helping to ease patients' anxiety and keep them calm during their appointments, according to the practice's website. The pooch, who's a trained comfort dog, has been visiting the dentistry once a month and she's had a positive effect on the kids she meets. "A lot of the patients who normally were very apprehensive about even walking in the door now look forward to their appointment...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - April 6, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Why Doctors Are Backing Obama's Climate Plan
Doctors are backing the Obama administration's effort to curb carbon emissions in order to slow climate change, which new evidence shows could seriously threaten Americans' health.
In fact, climate change could cause 11,000 additional premature deaths in the U.S. by 2030, according to a new report from federal agencies.
Last week, several major American medical organizations filed an amicus brief to the U.S. Court of Appeals in D.C. in support of the Environmental Protection Agency's embattled Clean Power Plan.
The Plan, which several groups have challenged in court, would require the U.S. ...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - April 4, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Climate Change Will Make Us Sicker And Make Our Food Less Nutritious
WASHINGTON -- Climate change will likely have dramatic effects on the physical and mental health of the U.S. population, worsening everything from the quality of our food to the severity of fires and floods in populated areas, according to a report from federal agencies released Monday.
The U.S. Global Change Research Program's assessment identifies a number of ways by which global climate change is expected to pose a direct health risk to people in the U.S. and around the world. Gina McCarthy, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, said the report is meant to highlight that climate is "not ju...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - April 4, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Allergies: Can Too Much Hygiene Actually Harm Us?
It's that time of the year again. You step out of the house and your eyes itch, your nose starts running and your head feels like an empty balloon. Yes, it's allergy season. Even the resilient ones, give them enough time and eventually they will develop some form of allergic reaction.
But what are allergies and why do so many people suffer from them?
Allergies are a glitch in our immune system. The immune system is built to recognize and destroy pathogens -- potential threats like viruses and harmful bacteria. Unlike pathogens, allergens are substances that, despite being harmless to the body, still trigger a response f...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - April 4, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Parents Lament Allergy Season In Spot-On Video
Spring has arrived and brought its less-welcome friend: allergy season. In their latest parody music video, the Holderness family turns Britney Spears' "Toxic" into a lament about son Penn Charles' pollen allergies. Unable to reduce his coughing and sneezing with medicine, they're left with one directive: "Cover your mouth, buddy." -- This feed and its contents are the property of The Huffington Post, and use is subject to our terms. It may be used for personal consumption, but may not be distributed on a website.
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - April 1, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Perspective Going with the flow
Imagine it is the middle of the night. A severe snow storm has hit the region, and your 3-year-old's fever is rising. You suspect a serious infection and cannot wait until the next morning to go to the pharmacy, yet the roads are impassable. No problem—you were recently granted access to a prototype machine no larger than a kitchen microwave that allows the user to synthesize their pharmaceutical of choice. You start up a smartphone app that has access to the family medical history and other relevant parameters, such as allergies and body weight. A few minutes later, you have consulted an emergency pediatrician through t...
Source: ScienceNOW - March 31, 2016 Category: Science Authors: Rainer E. Martin Tags: Chemical Synthesis Source Type: news
Your Birthday May Play A Role In Whether You Suffer From Allergies
Scientists have long noticed a strange correlation between when we're born and how likely it is that we'll experience certain health problems, including allergies. Thanks to an international team of researchers, we now can at least partly explain how this happens: The season you were born in can leave certain "markers" on your DNA that may influence your health, said Dr. John Holloway, professor of allergy and respiratory genetics at the University of Southampton in England and a co-author of the new study. "If we can go on to identify what it is about season of birth that causes these changes, this could ...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - March 30, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
What Causes Allergies?
The prevalence of allergies is on the rise, but why do some people suffer allergic reactions while others don't? If you were lucky enough to be an allergy-free kid, could you still develop allergies...
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Source: Scientific American - March 24, 2016 Category: Science Tags: Health The Body Wellness Source Type: research
Secondhand Smoke and Allergies in Kids
This study did not include children who were exposed during pregnancy. This made it easy to determine the effects of secondhand smoke. Results from this study clearly showed that secondhand smoke exposure resulted in increased sensitization of children starting at age four. This sensitization to food allergens persisted into adolescence. Food allergies can have a tremendous impact on children's lives, and the health care costs associated with managing this long-term health concern are significant. How can you protect children from the health effects of secondhand smoke? First, do not smoke around your children, where you...
Source: Science - The Huffington Post - March 23, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news
Should More Kids Eat Nuts?
Allergies, false fears of gaining weight and perhaps costs keep many children from enjoying the proven health benefits of almonds and other nuts
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Source: Scientific American - March 10, 2016 Category: Science Tags: Health The Body Wellness Source Type: research
Early introduction of peanuts and eggs cuts allergy risk, study finds
Babies introduced to potentially allergenic foods from three months had lower chance of developing allergy later in lifeScientists have found that introducing babies to peanuts, eggs and other potentially allergy-causing foods at an early age could prevent serious reactions later in life.The study for the Food Standards Agency (FSA) found that children who were introduced to peanut and egg-white proteins from the age of three months had a lower chance of developing food allergies than those who were only introduced to them at six months old – but only if the recommended quantity of allergenic food was consumed. Continue reading...
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - March 4, 2016 Category: Science Authors: Nicola Davis Tags: Allergies Nutrition Science Breastfeeding Health & wellbeing Parents and parenting Children Source Type: news
