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October 27, 2004
No Allergy to Biotech Cats, Conditions in the Womb Linked to Risk of Asthma
"A Los Angeles company is exploiting the latest in biotechnology to create cats genetically engineered to be nearly free from the allergy-causing proteins that plague millions of people."
"Exposure to allergens in the womb might be a more significant factor than exposure after birth in deciding whether youngsters develop asthma or allergies later in childhood."
Posted by news editor at 07:42 AM | Comments (0)
October 23, 2004
Food Allergies growing Concern in the Classroom, C-Section Babies at Risk for Allergies
"Food allergies are a growing health and safety concern in the classroom. This study supports the American Medical Association (AMA) position calling for training and education of school staff."
"Babies born by Cesarean section may have greater sensitivity to certain foods and are at a greater risk for diarrhea, according to the German Infant Nutritional Intervention Program study."
Posted by news editor at 09:44 AM | Comments (0)
October 02, 2004
Breast Feeding Cuts Asthma Risk, Multiple Chemical Sensitivity
"A recent study presented in the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology states that exclusive breast feeding till 4 months may reduce the risk of asthma in children."
"Those who are afflicted with Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) suffer from a multitude of ailments, that have very real consequences."
Posted by news editor at 07:49 AM | Comments (0)