The theory that children are developing allergies due to a lack of exposure to common germs and childhood infection is being threatened by new research. The "hygiene theory" says that children are more prone to allergies because modern life is too clean and germ free. The idea was that being ...

Most of us who suffer with allergies have a number of strategies to deal with them, from nasal sprays and irrigation to antihistamines and puffers. But did you know that your stress level is affecting your allergies too? It turns out that stress makes a difference. This is no surprise to ...

Most of us have heard our mothers say: "Don't scratch! It will only make it worse." Turns out that mother does know best. Eczema is the name used for a group of skin-related conditions that include dry sensitive skin, red scaly rashes, and a severe itch. The word "eczema" actually ...

Hong Kong – There is more good news in the fight against obesity and diabetes: current research shows that over-the-counter drugs for allergy and asthma actually helped diabetic mice. Other studies have linked obesity with type-2 diabetes via a dysfunctional immune system. As a result, researchers indicate that the new ...