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Canned fish can still trigger allergic reactions, says study

Canned fish can still trigger allergic reactions, says study

by James Cook UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists say the assumption that it's ok for people with a fish allergy to eat canned fish (without first undergoing a thorough asse

Canned fish can still trigger allergic reactions, says study

by James Cook UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainScientists say the assumption that it's ok for people with a fish allergy to eat canned fish (without first undergoing a thorough asse
'But you don't look sick': How invisible illnesses like autoimmune disorders impact patient experience

'But you don't look sick': How invisible illnesses like autoimmune disorders impact patient experience

by Emily Storz,Drexel UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen your disease is hard to name and doesn't have visible symptoms, it can be hard for others to understand that you are sick. And,

'But you don't look sick': How invisible illnesses like autoimmune disorders impact patient experience

by Emily Storz,Drexel UniversityCredit: CC0 Public DomainWhen your disease is hard to name and doesn't have visible symptoms, it can be hard for others to understand that you are sick. And,
Christmas tree syndrome: Why the festive evergreen can make your nose run—and what you can do about it

Christmas tree syndrome: Why the festive evergreen can make your nose run—and what you can do about it

by Samuel J. White and Philippe B. Wilson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDecorating the Christmas tree is a beloved tradition for many of us during the festive season. While s

Christmas tree syndrome: Why the festive evergreen can make your nose run—and what you can do about it

by Samuel J. White and Philippe B. Wilson,The ConversationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainDecorating the Christmas tree is a beloved tradition for many of us during the festive season. While s
Study links alcohol consumption to more severe nut allergy reaction

Study links alcohol consumption to more severe nut allergy reaction

byMcGill UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFindings of a new study into severe allergic reactions offer a sobering warning to people allergic to tree nuts and, more broadly, could lead

Study links alcohol consumption to more severe nut allergy reaction

byMcGill UniversityCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainFindings of a new study into severe allergic reactions offer a sobering warning to people allergic to tree nuts and, more broadly, could lead
Regulatory T cells decreased with farm exposure at age 6

Regulatory T cells decreased with farm exposure at age 6

(HealthDay)—At age 6 years, regulatory T cells (Tregs) are decreased with farm exposure and increased among those with asthma, according to a study published online Oct. 12 inAllergy.Noting that

Regulatory T cells decreased with farm exposure at age 6

(HealthDay)—At age 6 years, regulatory T cells (Tregs) are decreased with farm exposure and increased among those with asthma, according to a study published online Oct. 12 inAllergy.Noting that
Key steps could reduces cases and deaths from rheumatic heart disease in the African Union

Key steps could reduces cases and deaths from rheumatic heart disease in the African Union

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains a major cause of cardiovascular disease in Africa, even as acute rheumatic fever and RHD

Key steps could reduces cases and deaths from rheumatic heart disease in the African Union

by Brigham and Women's HospitalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainRheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains a major cause of cardiovascular disease in Africa, even as acute rheumatic fever and RHD
New research adds evidence to the benefits of ginger supplements for treating autoimmune diseases

New research adds evidence to the benefits of ginger supplements for treating autoimmune diseases

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has revealed a potentially important role ginger supplements can play in controlling inflammation for people living with

New research adds evidence to the benefits of ginger supplements for treating autoimmune diseases

by CU Anschutz Medical CampusCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew research has revealed a potentially important role ginger supplements can play in controlling inflammation for people living with
Bad weather creates perfect storm for asthma sufferers

Bad weather creates perfect storm for asthma sufferers

by Robert H. Shmerling,Harvard UniversityWhile rainstorms improve conditions for those with allergies or asthma, a new study finds that thunderstorms can aggravate symptoms. Credit: Michael D./U

Bad weather creates perfect storm for asthma sufferers

by Robert H. Shmerling,Harvard UniversityWhile rainstorms improve conditions for those with allergies or asthma, a new study finds that thunderstorms can aggravate symptoms. Credit: Michael D./U
Finding the source of debilitating, body-wide muscular pain and weakness

Finding the source of debilitating, body-wide muscular pain and weakness

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityPD-1+CD8+ T cells were activated rather than exhausted. PD-1+CD8+ T cells infiltrated muscle tissues. Affected muscles reacted to IFNγ, which could be produc

Finding the source of debilitating, body-wide muscular pain and weakness

byTokyo Medical and Dental UniversityPD-1+CD8+ T cells were activated rather than exhausted. PD-1+CD8+ T cells infiltrated muscle tissues. Affected muscles reacted to IFNγ, which could be produc
Peresolimab found to be efficacious for rheumatoid arthritis

Peresolimab found to be efficacious for rheumatoid arthritis

by Elana GotkinePeresolimab, a humanized immunoglobulin G1 monoclonal antibody designed to stimulate the endogenous programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitory pathway, is efficacious for patien

Peresolimab found to be efficacious for rheumatoid arthritis

by Elana GotkinePeresolimab, a humanized immunoglobulin G1 monoclonal antibody designed to stimulate the endogenous programmed cell death protein 1 (PD-1) inhibitory pathway, is efficacious for patien
Oral interleukin-23-receptor antagonist peptide shows greater efficacy than placebo for plaque psoriasis

Oral interleukin-23-receptor antagonist peptide shows greater efficacy than placebo for plaque psoriasis

by Elana GotkineFor patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, the interleukin-23-receptor antagonist peptide JNJ-77242113 shows greater efficacy than placebo, according to a study published i

Oral interleukin-23-receptor antagonist peptide shows greater efficacy than placebo for plaque psoriasis

by Elana GotkineFor patients with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, the interleukin-23-receptor antagonist peptide JNJ-77242113 shows greater efficacy than placebo, according to a study published i
Updated systemic lupus erythematosus management recommendations

Updated systemic lupus erythematosus management recommendations

by EULARCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a heterogeneous disease, which can cause many different manifestations and symptoms, and traditionally did not have many

Updated systemic lupus erythematosus management recommendations

by EULARCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainSystemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a heterogeneous disease, which can cause many different manifestations and symptoms, and traditionally did not have many