People with allergies can suffer long after the offending organism has been removed. Researchers, however, are now envisioning a future with portable devices that can clear a room of airborne allergens using ultraviolet (UV) light. In new research published in the journal ACS ES&T Air, researchers have found a way to change the structure of allergy-causing […]
Study Says U.S. Babies Are Missing a Key Gut Microbe, Fueling Allergy Risk
The prevalence of allergies and other chronic diseases is on the rise, with the number of food allergy cases in the U.S. increasing 50% between 2007 and 2021. These allergies can be life-threatening, and understanding their root cause is more important than ever before. A new study has brought experts closer to doing just that. […]
Scientists Uncover Unexpected Link to Childhood Asthma
Antibiotics can be a double-edged sword, especially for very young kids. Recent research has found evidence that frequent antibiotic use can raise children’s risk of childhood asthma and allergies. Scientists at Rutgers University led the research, published this month in the Journal of Infectious Diseases. The study found that children given antibiotics before the age […]