Allergy
An allergy is a misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system, the body system of defense against foreign invaders, particularly pathogens (the agents of infection). The allergic reaction is misguided in that these foreign substances are usually harmless. The substances that trigger allergy are called allergen. Examples include pollens, dust mite, molds, danders, and certain foods. People prone to allergies are said to be allergic or atopic.
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MAR 21, 2019Immunology
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MAR 21, 2019
Immunology
MAR 21, 2019
For some, Spring means the return of itchy eyes and runny noses. Pollen is to blame for hay fever, but is it also causing food allergies?...
Written By:
Aleishia Harris-Arnold
MAR 17, 2019
Cell & Molecular Biology
MAR 17, 2019
Many medications contain stuff like lactose or food dyes that can cause minor side effects in some people....
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
MAR 06, 2019
Health & Medicine
MAR 06, 2019
There is a consensus that the first HIV infection occurred in the 1920s in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo when it was passed to human...
Written By:
Dena Aruta
MAR 04, 2019
Microbiology
MAR 04, 2019
The foundations of our microbiome are laid very early, and can have a lifelong impact on our health....
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 23, 2019
Cardiology
FEB 23, 2019
Despite most evidence suggesting that coffee can be part of a healthy diet, getting that idea into people's heads has proven quite difficult. The idea...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
FEB 20, 2019
Immunology
FEB 20, 2019
A correlation between food allergy and inflammatory disease activity is observed by a team of researchers...
Written By:
Nicholas Breehl
FEB 10, 2019
Genetics & Genomics
FEB 10, 2019
We all carry around a massive community of microbes in our gastrointestinal tracts, which help us digest food and absorb nutrients....
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
FEB 05, 2019
Health & Medicine
FEB 05, 2019
It can be incredibly tempting to lick the spoon after mixing a fresh batch of cookie dough in your kitchen, but many health experts will advise against ing...
Written By:
Anthony Bouchard
JAN 30, 2019
Immunology
JAN 30, 2019
Immune cells called CD4+ T cells could be important mediators of protection against the Zika virus...
Written By:
Nicholas Breehl
JAN 15, 2019
Immunology
JAN 15, 2019
Scientists have created the first retroviral CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing library to explore the regulation of mouse T cells, which are key cells in the immune system. Researchers mapped the most...
Written By:
Nicholas Breehl
JAN 09, 2019
Immunology
JAN 09, 2019
A review in Frontiers in Pediatrics describes a common food additive that could both create and trigger autoimmune attacks, calling for warnings on food labels pending further tests....
Written By:
Nicholas Breehl
JAN 06, 2019
Microbiology
JAN 06, 2019
Many types of fungi in our environment are being linked with increasing frequency to a wide array of health problems....
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 19, 2018
Immunology
DEC 19, 2018
A team of researchers reveals the effects of probiotics on patients diagnosed with bipolar disorder...
Written By:
Nicholas Breehl
DEC 09, 2018
Immunology
DEC 09, 2018
We've cured cancer and autoimmune disease in mice many times over....
Written By:
Aleishia Harris-Arnold
DEC 04, 2018
Immunology
DEC 04, 2018
A study reveals the benefits of natural birth over cesarean birth in regards to immune development...
Written By:
Nicholas Breehl
NOV 30, 2018
Microbiology
NOV 30, 2018
From our earliest days, bacteria exert a powerful influence on many aspects of our health....
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 24, 2018
Earth & The Environment
NOV 24, 2018
The fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA) was recently released from the US government and though it echoes previously published warnings, it’s go...
Written By:
Kathryn DeMuth Sullivan
NOV 16, 2018
Microbiology
NOV 16, 2018
Gluten-free diets have exploded in popularity in recent years, even for people who don't have documented food allergies....
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 13, 2018
Health & Medicine
NOV 13, 2018
The post-industrialized world may have increased our standard of living, but a new study suggests that it may have also adversely affected the microbes tha...
Written By:
Aleishia Harris-Arnold
OCT 24, 2018
Cardiology
OCT 24, 2018
Researchers have long suspected that allergens can trigger immunological responses that might have an association with plaque buildup and arterial blockage...
Written By:
Abbie Arce
OCT 21, 2018
Videos
OCT 21, 2018
It took many years for scientists to discover that gluten sensitivity was a real condition....
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 11, 2018
Microbiology
OCT 11, 2018
In Africa, Lassa fever is a significant threat to public health. It is a member of the same family of viruses as Ebola....
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 09, 2018
Immunology
OCT 09, 2018
Are the regulations for packaged foods strong enough? A recent investigation suggests allergens are not properly identified on food packaging...
Written By:
Nicholas Breehl
SEP 26, 2018
Immunology
SEP 26, 2018
A team of researchers looks at the effects of probiotics on the guts ability to reconstitute a microbiome after antibiotic treatment....
Written By:
Nicholas Breehl
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