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Allergy
An allergy is a misguided reaction to foreign substances by the immune system, the body system of defense against foreign invaders, particularly pathogens (the agents of infection). The allergic reaction is misguided in that these foreign substances are usually harmless. The substances that trigger allergy are called allergen. Examples include pollens, dust mite, molds, danders, and certain foods. People prone to allergies are said to be allergic or atopic.
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FEB 24, 2023Chemistry & Physics
A new study suggests that dried sweet potatoes can be ground into a gluten-free flour.Written By: Brittany Kenyon-FlattFEB 20, 2023Drug Discovery & Development
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A food allergy occurs when the body has a specific, reproducible immune response to certain foods. This immune response ...Written By: Zoe MichaudDEC 21, 2022Immunology
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In Malaysia in the fall of 1998, a mystery ailment swept through the local pig-farming community, eventually leading to ...Written By: Zoe Michaud
FEB 24, 2023
Chemistry & Physics
A new study suggests that dried sweet potatoes can be ground into a gluten-free flour.
Written By:
Brittany Kenyon-Flatt
FEB 20, 2023
Drug Discovery & Development
Food allergies are common in the United States and affect close to 9% of the US population. Common cause
...
Written By:
J. Bryce Ortiz
FEB 19, 2023
Clinical & Molecular DX
We spend a lot of time indoors, and indoor air quality can have a significant impact on our health. Indoor pollutants ca
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 31, 2023
Immunology
Inflammation can be affected by fatty acid intake. Asthma is a chronic inflammatory disease, and rates have been increas
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 29, 2023
Microbiology
We share the world, and our bodies with bacteria. Many of those microbes are harmless or even beneficial, while some can
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JAN 11, 2023
Microbiology
A new study has shown that when people go to shopping malls, they take home more than new products, and they leave more
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 28, 2022
Immunology
Scientists have discovered that an inflammatory cytokine known as LIGHT is a major factor in the deadly airway damage th
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 23, 2022
Health & Medicine
A food allergy occurs when the body has a specific, reproducible immune response to certain foods. This immune response
...
Written By:
Zoe Michaud
DEC 21, 2022
Immunology
Allura Red is an artificial food dye that is also called FD&C Red 40 or Food Red 17. It can be found in soft drinks, can
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 15, 2022
Plants & Animals
On any given year, spring time often brings about a common problem: allergies. According to the Centers for Disease Cont
...
Written By:
Ryan Vingum
DEC 14, 2022
Genetics & Genomics
2022 was a big year for science, so let’s take a look at some of the most interesting -and important- scientific d
...
Written By:
Sarah Hoffman
DEC 07, 2022
Immunology
Most people would agree that colds and especially flu infections are far more common in winter. While we know that some
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
DEC 06, 2022
Immunology
Commercial dishwashers are used in many places, including restaurants, schools, and military barracks. The rinse agents
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
NOV 30, 2022
Drug Discovery & Development
In the arms race between animal and bacteria, endogenous antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are our body’s way of defen
...
Written By:
Amielle Moreno
NOV 08, 2022
Drug Discovery & Development
Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects over 100,000 people worldwide and is caused by one of several known mutations in the CFTR (
...
Written By:
Anusha Naganathan
NOV 03, 2022
Immunology
Inulin is one type of fiber that we consume in our diets, and can be found in fruits, vegetables, and grains including w
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
OCT 31, 2022
Cancer
Cancer is a disease that impacts the whole person, wreaking havoc on an individual’s emotional and physical well-b
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
OCT 21, 2022
Drug Discovery & Development
Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease that is caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae (N. gonorrhoeae)
...
Written By:
J. Bryce Ortiz
OCT 20, 2022
Cannabis Sciences
Workers in cannabis production facilities face health hazards. Here's what they are.
Written By:
Helaine Krysik
OCT 20, 2022
Cancer
The gut microbiome describes the microorganisms and viruses that live throughout the digestive system. The gut mic
...
Written By:
Katie Kokolus
AUG 15, 2022
Clinical & Molecular DX
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - July 11, 2022: 1health.io Inc. (“1health”), an industry-leading software company that em
...
Sponsored By:
1health.io
AUG 02, 2022
Immunology
Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of infant hospitalization and a leading cause of death around the wor
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 16, 2022
Microbiology
Breastfeeding is encouraged because it provides many benefits to both mothers and infants. Breastmilk is nutritious, and
...
Written By:
Carmen Leitch
JUL 13, 2022
Clinical & Molecular DX
In Malaysia in the fall of 1998, a mystery ailment swept through the local pig-farming community, eventually leading to
...
Written By:
Zoe Michaud