Mixing a type of beneficial or "probiotic" bacteria, Lactobacillus GG (LGG), into food helps reduce symptoms in allergic infants with the skin condition eczema, according to a report in the medical journal Allergy. (Reuters)

March 19, 2005

"New studies are confirming the benefit of treating young asthmatic children with inhaled corticosteroids ... A pharmacological corticosteroid is a hormone similar to those produced by the adrenal cortex, such as cortisol and aldosterone. These hormones have been shown to be effective in in combatting asthma."

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March 14, 2005

"A U.S. doctor says he thinks differences in eating habits might explain why he's found white kids are more likely to have peanut allergies."

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February 08, 2005

"Allergies or asthma during pregnancy may increase the risk of giving birth to a child who develops autism."

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December 19, 2004

"Stressful events can significantly increase the risk of an asthma attack in young children up to seven weeks afterward."

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December 05, 2004

"Researchers at the Medical College of Wisconsin and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin have found that farm children had significantly lower rates of asthma or wheezing than other rural children."

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October 23, 2004

"Food allergies are a growing health and safety concern in the classroom. This study supports the American Medical Association (AMA) position calling for training and education of school staff."

"Babies born by Cesarean section may have greater sensitivity to certain foods and are at a greater risk for diarrhea, according to the German Infant Nutritional Intervention Program study."

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October 02, 2004

"A recent study presented in the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology states that exclusive breast feeding till 4 months may reduce the risk of asthma in children."

"Those who are afflicted with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) suffer from a multitude of ailments, that have very real consequences."

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