Tag: allergy


April 21, 2010

SNPwatch: Genetic Variant Associated with Food Allergy-related Disorder Eosinophilic Esophagitis

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For the millions of children and adults with severe food allergies, ingesting even tiny quantities of some of the most basic foods can result in a potentially deadly reaction.  Milk, eggs, nuts, fish, shellfish, soy and wheat are some of the most common offenders. Some people with food sensitivities have [...]

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March 19, 2010

23andMe Allergy Survey: Nothing to Sneeze At

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Spring is about to, well, spring.  And for many of us, that means breaking out the Benadryl® and the tissues as pollen fills the air and our allergies kick in. Allergies are part of the daily lives for one out of four Americans, making allergies more common than heart disease, cancer and diabetes [...]

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