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Curious Kids: How do we get allergic to food?
Younus, age 9, wants to know how people become allergic to food.
Man flu is real, but women get more autoimmune diseases and allergies
Women have evolved to have stronger immunity than men. But this comes with downsides -
women are more likely to have autoimmune diseases due to their "reactive" immune systems.
How our environment can induce allergies even before we’re born
According to a new study, the environment, especially traffic-air pollutants, can impact our genes and increase allergy risks prior to birth.
We could’ve seen thunderstorm asthma coming and there are ways to prepare
The recent severe thunderstorm in Melbourne caused hospitals across the city to be put on emergency alert as thousands of people called ambulance services, reporting severe breathing difficulties.
What’s the link between hay fever and asthma, and how are they treated?
Allergens that trigger hay fever can also trigger asthma attacks in people with allergic asthma.
Why are vaccination rates in England falling?
We can't keep blaming the MMR-autism scare – there are other forces at play.
‘May contain nuts’ isn’t good enough: we need a new approach to food allergy testing
Why it's so difficult to detect allergens in food – and what to do about it.
Your season of birth is stamped on your DNA and can affect your risk of allergies
The link between season of birth and the risk of having allergies is well known. A new study sheds light on why this link exists.
How traditional practices in Nigeria can put a stop to an increase in allergies
Several indigenous child-rearing practices have helped babies develop strong immune systems to ward off allergies. These should be actively promoted.
Seven simple ways you can reduce air pollution in your home
Poor indoor air quality is responsible for thousands of deaths – here's how to keep yourself healthy.
Food allergies linked to overactive immune system at birth
New research has found children who are born with overly active immune cells are more likely to develop allergies to milk, eggs, peanuts, wheat and other common foods.
If being too clean makes us sick, why isn’t getting dirty the solution?
Being too clean isn't what's making us sick. It's the loss of biodiversity in the bacteria and organisms that live in our bodies and work with the immune system.
Health Check: what are the options for treating hay fever?
If you're one of the 15% of Australians who experience hay fever, it's likely you've spent weeks sneezing, itching and trying to control a runny nose and cloudy head. So, what can you do about it?
What are allergies and why are we getting more of them?
Allergies are reactions caused by the immune system as it responds to environmental substances that are usually harmless. But we don't yet have a cure or the ability to prevent them from developing.
Antibiotic overuse might be why so many people have allergies
When we think of antibiotic overuse, we don't generally think of allergies. Research is beginning to suggest that maybe we should.
Breast milk is best for new babies but it’s not the ‘pure’ food we thought
A Harvard University researcher last week suggested western women stop breastfeeding after a couple of months to reduce the risk of passing potentially harmful toxins on to infants via breast milk.
America’s most lethal animal
Animal attacks have been in the news a lot. Late last year, a 22-year-old student in New Jersey was killed by a black bear he had been photographing. This summer, swimmers off the coast of North Carolina…
Four myths about allergies you thought were true – but aren’t
Most people who report allergies don't actually have them – and there are other things you may find surprising.
Less is the new more: choosing medical tests and treatments wisely
Not so long ago, getting an x-ray for acute back pain was the norm. And they are still used far more frequently than is necessary.
Top contributors
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Paediatric Allergist and Gastroenterologist, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
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Professor of Immunology and Allergy, UWAS & Head of Unit, South Western Sydney Local Health District
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Associate professor, Queensland University of Technology
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Post Doctoral researcher - Experimental and Translational Respiratory Medicine Research Group, University of Newcastle
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Professor&Chair of Paediatrics | HMRI, University of Newcastle, Australia | Senior Staff Specialist Paediatric Respiratory&Sleep Medicine | John Hunter Children's Hospital, Australia, University of Newcastle
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Senior Staff Specialist in Paediatric Allergy and Immunology at John Hunter Children's Hospital Newcastle NSW Conjoint Lecturer in Paediatrics, University of Newcastle
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Associate Professor in Biomedical Sciences, University of Canberra
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Ken Harvey is a Friend of The Conversation.
Associate Professor, School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University
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Professor of Public Health, Bond University
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Early Career Fellow, Telethon Kids Institute, University of Western Australia
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Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences, Monash University
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Professor of Clinical Epidemiology, Monash University
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Associate Professor & Principal Research Fellow in Medicine, University of Sydney
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Population Health, Genes and Environment, Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
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Respiratory Physician and Allergist & Clinical Associate Professor, Sydney Medical School - Central, University of Sydney
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