How cat allergies could soon be prevented by injecting pets with a drug following research into gene editing tool An American company used a gene editing tool to eliminate the production of the protein in cats which causes some people to suffer allergic reactions The protein, called Fel d 1, is found in cats’ salivary … Read more
Daily cup of green tea could be the answer to allergies by suppressing immune system responses, scientists discover 40 per cent of green tea made up of bacteria Flavonifractor plautii – FP for short Researchers discovered FP lowers blood pressure and helps to regulate weight Study was carried out by academics at the Shinshu University … Read more
Not to be sniffed at! How nose sprays can crack deadly peanut allergies By Pat Hagan for the Daily Mail Published: 00:31 GMT, 14 May 2019 | Updated: 17:01 GMT, 17 May 2019 A spray that is squirted up the nose could banish deadly peanut allergies. It contains tiny traces of the proteins in peanuts … Read more
Easyjet bans the sale of nuts on planes to protect passengers with allergies and urges those on board not to eat any they’ve brought with them The change came into force last month across all easyJet flights It followed the ex-aviation minister’s outlined plans to crack down on nuts In 2016 a 15-year-old girl died … Read more
Feeding peanuts to some babies from as early as three months could protect them from developing allergies, scientists say. Current guidelines say babies should be fed nothing but breastmilk until six months – and only then should solid foods be introduced. Mothers of high-risk babies, those with eczema or are sensitive to certain foods, took part … Read more
Health: Can we prevent food allergies? By Dr Clare Bailey for You Magazine Published: 00:02 GMT, 23 February 2020 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 23 February 2020 As many as seven per cent of young people in the UK have a food allergy Allergies, for example eczema and reactions to foods such as peanuts and eggs, … Read more