Allergies
Education Ministry admits to not having data on allergies in children, reactions in schools
The admission came during a hearing on a petition filed by attorney Gilad Bar Tal, legal adviser to the Yahal Association, against what the organization describes as an experiment.
Can children have a serious allergic reaction just by touching food? Israeli study says no
Exclusively breastfeeding infants linked to higher allergy rates in young children, study finds
Some people are truly allergic to exercise
Fighting food allergies becomes another ritual at synagogues, schools and camps
In 2007, only about 4% of children in the United States under 18 reported food allergies, but last year the number more than doubled.
Jerusalem boy with dairy allergy nearly dies after eating ice cream
The Jerusalem teenager had accidentally eaten dairy ice cream, thinking it was non-dairy. WIthin minutes, he showed signs of a life-threatening allergic reaction.
Suffering from seasonal allergies? Here's what you should know
Spring is the most beautiful time of the year, but for many people, these months aren't so pleasant after all.
Exposure to pets leads to fewer allergies among children - study
Food allergies lower quality of life for patients and their families, impose significant medical costs and is a major trigger of anaphylaxis.
Peanut allergies reduced by 77% by introducing peanuts at 4-6 months old
The modeled approach found that it is best to introduce safe peanut products at four to six months of age.
A chilling concern: Could you be allergic to cold?
Recently, the rain and cold have shown that Israel, a desert country that is hot and dry for nine months of the year, does get some winter weather.
Boiled peanuts can desensitize children allergic to peanuts - study
Fifty-six of the 70 (80%) participants in the study became desensitized to peanuts.
Woman's nut allergy has complicated sex in a surprising way
This woman's nutty situation left her with an uncomfortable sensation – and the solution is a shocker, to be sure.
This is what anaphylactic shock looks like—and it's scary
Symptoms usually appear within minutes of exposure and can turn deadly if not treated quickly.
How can you treat allergies and stop sneezing?
Spring comes, the flowers bloom and allergies spread. How can we determine if we have allergies, and if so to what, and the best treatment methods today?
