Food allergy is triggered when a reaction occurs after contact with a particular food to which you are sensitized. Allergy caused from allergic response can range from mild or moderate to severe. Here are some practical tips to manage food allergies.
Children who are exposed to cats soon after birth face an increased risk of developing eczema, an inflammatory condition that causes the skin to become red, scaly and itchy, says a study.
A comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia vital help for the millions of people suffering from pain, fatigue, and sleep problems.
Children whose parents snore have a three-fold increased risk of being noisy sleepers, a study at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital has found.
Pregnant women and newborns should avoid exposure to the fumes of solvents used in house renovations.
Holi is round the corner. Before you get covered with gulal, here are some tips to protect your skin, eyes and hair.
Breast-fed babies, so the prevailing wisdom goes, are less likely to have weight problems later in life. Introducing solid foods later — at about four or six months — is also thought to reduce the risk of being overweight later in childhood.
By age three, some toddlers may have moved past establishing independence, but others will still be saying ‘no’ very vigorously. It is a good time to introduce a variety of finger foods after checking with the parent about allergies. Developmentally, toddlers are working on setting boundaries; so, the best approach might be to appeal to their curiosity without insisting that they try new food. This age can also be fearful, so don?t be dismayed if a child rejects a food due to its appearance or texture. Another day will provide another try!
Medvill, Korea?s predominant skin care research and manufacturing company, has opened an office in Montrose, California to launch its newest skin care technologies.
U.S. workers experiencing symptoms of allergies or asthma in the workplace might actually be allergic to work. The American Academy of Allergies, Asthma & Immunology says up to 15 percent of adult asthma cases in the United States have job-related factors, accounting for approximately 24.5 million missed work days annually.