Stress Makes Allergies Worse Aug 15, 2008
To gauge how stress and anxiety affect allergy sufferers, Kiecolt-Glaser and colleagues recruited 28 men and women with a history of hay fever and seasonal allergies to participate in a laboratory study. On different days, the volunteers were subjected to a low-stress condition -- reading quietly from magazines -- and to much more stressful conditions -- giving a 10-minute, videotaped speech in front of a group of "behavior evaluators" and solving math problems without paper or pen in front of... (Newsmax)
Ragweed season starts in NJ Aug 15, 2008
One Garden State expert says a ragweed storm is approaching. Asthma and Allergy Research Center director Leonard Bielory at UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School in Newark says he's noticed ragweed plants growing in northwest Jersey that are up to 8 feet tall. (The Trentonian, NJ)
Weather warning Aug 11, 2008
" There is a plan to work with Asthma UK to try and deliver a warning system to asthma and hay fever sufferers, although Mr Elliott warned this was some way off. But he said that, although the weather could be linked to certain conditions, if they could not help those who were vulnerable the information would be of little use. "If you are at risk of having a heart attack, is there something that can be done following an alert from the Met Office to stop you having one - that's an important... (BBC News -- UK)
HEALTH BLOG: Are fruit drinks or soda worse for diabetics? Aug 11, 2008
Morning rounds: Fighting hay fever, treating gambling addiction ... For another promising development on the hay fever front, read on ... An experimental hay fever vaccine reduced patients' symptoms after just four weekly shots, New Scientist magazine. (USA Today -- Life)
Multi-tasking Molecule Holds Key To Allergic Reactions Aug 9, 2008
Hay fever is just one of a host of hypersensitivity allergic diseases that cause suffering worldwide and others, such as severe reactions to bee stings or eating peanuts, can be more serious and even fatal. Now, scientists at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies have uncovered the molecular mechanisms behind such allergies, insight they hope will lead to new therapies, both to stop the summer sneezing and treat more severe allergic responses. (Science Daily)
Smooth elegance: new Volvo S80 3.0T Aug 9, 2008
Hay Fever suffers will be pleased to note that all leather and interior textiles have passed the stringent KO-TEX 100 test. This is an international standard, which ensures that there are few certain allergy-inducing substances and emissions floating about. (iAfrica.com)
Your Health: Irritable bowel syndrome linked to hay fever, allergies Aug 8, 2008
Researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago recently noted that individuals with hay fever are more than twice as likely to have irritable bowel syndrome than those who are unaffected by seasonal allergies. For folks with allergic skin conditions, the likelihood of having IBS appears to be nearly four times greater. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
When Our Protective Armor Shows Weakness: Genetic Defect In Skin Cells Leads To Neurodermatitis, Hay Fever And Asthma Aug 5, 2008
In addition, these genetic variations predispose to hay fever and asthma in those with atopic dermatitis ... "In general, our results show that mutations in the filaggrin gene are extremely strong risk factors for atopic dermatitis and beyond that for hay fever. In the case of pre-existing eczema they may also cause asthma," explained Weidinger The asthma results were especially surprising, because filaggrin is not present in the respiratory tract, but appears to be of importance in the skin... (Science Daily)
Outdoors, Coward play is pure Bliss Aug 2, 2008
In "Hay Fever," Debera Lund portrays a retired stage actress who interacts with family members and an assortment of guests - including a diplomat played by Joel Colodner - in her English country home ... The Publick Theatre's sleek outdoor production, with the Charles River visible just beyond the stage, creates the perfect contrast between calm countryside and the delightfully dotty Bliss family inhabiting Coward's "Hay Fever." ... The trick to staging "Hay Fever" is to create some sympathy for... (Boston Globe)
Goldenrod and Aster Blooming in Aut... Aug 2, 2008
Sometimes allergy sufferers confuse Ambrosia ragweed, the cause of hay fever, with goldenrod. But bees and by moving from plant to plant; ragweed is pollinated by the wind blowing the pollen into the air. (Suite101.com)
Alcohol Is Associated With Risk Of Perennial Allergic Rhinitis Aug 1, 2008
20, 2006) Patients with allergic rhinitis, such as that caused by hay fever and other allergies, have more difficulty sleeping and more sleep disorders than those without allergies, according to a report in ... (June 3, 2008) New evidence for the first time suggests that people suffering from hay fever will over time experience a progressive worsening of their nasal passage functioning, depending on how long they have the. (Science Daily)
Proton Channels Inhibit Release Of Histamine During Allergic Reactions, Novel Study Finds Aug 1, 2008
(May 7, 2006) Histamine release during asthma and hay fever causes itching and wheezing. Northwestern University researchers examined a mouse model of asthma and found that mice lacking the histamine 1 receptor. (Science Daily)
Breath of life for asthma sufferers Jul 31, 2008
Twelve years ago I attended one of the first courses in Australia of a new "ground-breaking" approach to the treatment of asthma, hay fever and allergies ... Spectacularly successful for asthma, the course is also effective for chronic fatigue, stress, snoring, sleep apnea, panic attacks, hay fever, allergies, chronic bronchitis and many other breathing-related disorders ... During his talk, Glenn will explain how conditions, including asthma, sinusitis, hay fever, snoring, sleep apnea,... (Jakarta Post, Indonesia -- Features)
Hey Fever! The Surprise Benefit Of Allergies Jul 31, 2008
ScienceDaily (July 30, 2008) Long-suffering victims of allergies such as asthma and hay fever might enjoy a surprise benefit, according to research led by the University of New South Wales (UNSW) ... Having had asthma and hay fever for a long time, also appears to be of greater benefit. (Science Daily)
Critics' picks - theater Jul 28, 2008
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
Planners Close Hollow Swamp Public Hearing, Issues Remain Jul 23, 2008
After the first presentation of the Shakespeare's Garden application at the June meeting, commissioners scheduled a site walk of the 19-acre Hay Fever Farm at 508 South Britain Road which Steven and Mark Fancher hope to purchase. As a result, on July 15 engineer Peter Gregory presented some updates on the original proposal. (Voices, CT)
A new look at Chekhov's 'Seagull' Jul 19, 2008
At: Publick Theatre, Brighton, through Sept. 7 (in repertory with "Hay Fever" after July 24). Tickets, $32, 617-454-1444, publicktheatre. (Boston Globe)
Shot'sfailure adds toAlzheimer's mystery Jul 18, 2008
July 17: A drug approved in Russia to treat Hay Fever has shown to improve functioning in patients with Alzheimer's. NBC's Ann Curry reports. (MSNBC -- Health)
Allergy To Road Traffic: Exposure To Traffic-related Air Pollution Linked To Onset Of Allergic Diseases In Children Jul 18, 2008
Connections were noted, in particular, between the appearance of asthmatic bronchitis, hay fever, eczema and allergic sensitization, on the one hand, and residential environment, on the other: compared with their contemporaries living in more distant places, children who lived less than 50 m from a very busy main road were between 1 % and 50 % more likely to contract these diseases. Statistical analysis of the data showed a lower risk with increasing distances to the main roads. (Science Daily)
Hay fever link to fight against Alzheimer's Jul 18, 2008
Hay fever link to fight against Alzheimer's - The Daily Record ... Hay fever link to fight against Alzheimer's ... A HAY fever remedy used by Russian doctors could reverse the effects of Alzheimer's disease. (Glasgow Daily Record)
Nasal Antibiotic Doesn't Get Rid of Hay Fever Jul 18, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - In patients with hay fever, a nasal ointment containing the antibiotic mupirocin can eliminate Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in the nose, but this does not improve symptoms, Israeli researchers report. Earlier research has shown that the growth of S. aureus in the nasal passages may worsen allergic diseases, such as hay fever, senior investigator Dr. Eli Magen told Reuters Health ... To investigate further, Magen of Barzilai Medical Center, Ashkelon and colleagues... (MEDLINEplus)
Russian Antihistamine Improves Alzheimer's Patients Jul 18, 2008
A nearly forgotten Russian-made drug, formulated to combat hay fever, helps improve cognitive abilities in patients with Alzheimer's disease, according to the results of a year-long trial published on Thursday. Known as Dimebon, the drug was first discovered in 1983 and sold in Russia as an antihistamine, but was dropped when better treatments came on the market. (Newsmax)
Formula Predicts Emergency Admissions In Adults Older Than 40 Jul 17, 2008
31, 2006) After having risen year on year in recent decades, the rates of eczema and hay fever seem to have stabilised, and may even be falling, suggests research published ahead of print in Thorax. But. (Science Daily)
Researchers Identify Immune Cells That Block Allergic Reactions Jul 17, 2008
1, 2008) A mechanism which can lead to hay fever and other allergic reactions, by preventing the immune system from regulating itself properly, has been discovered by scientists ... (May 7, 2006) Histamine release during asthma and hay fever causes itching and wheezing. (Science Daily)
Individual health policies strand many Jul 17, 2008
Even if they can, their policies may not cover existing medical conditions such as hay fever, depression or pregnancy ... "What we have shown is there are carriers who will turn you down if you have hay fever," Pollitz says. (USA Today)
Stomach Germ May Protect Against Asthma Jul 17, 2008
"We found a strong inverse association between H. pylori and childhood asthma, childhood hay fever and childhood allergies," added Blaser, who's also a professor of microbiology and has studied H. pylori for more than two decades ... These children were also 40 percent less likely to suffer from hay fever and other allergies, such as eczema or rash. (MEDLINEplus)
Ulcer-Causing Bug in Adults May Cut Risk of Asthma in Children, Study Says Jul 15, 2008
They were also less likely to have signs of allergies, hay fever and wheezing ... We showed very clearly that the absence of H. pylori was associated with asthma, hay fever and allergy. (Bloomberg -- US)
Stomach bug appears to protect kids from asthma, says NYU study Jul 15, 2008
H. pylori carriers in teens and children were also 40 percent less likely to have hay fever and associated allergies such as eczema or rash. These results, which follow on from similar findings in adults published by the same authors last year, are based on an analysis of data gathered from 7,412 participants in the fourth National Health and Nutrition Survey (NHANES IV) conducted from 1999 to 2000 by the National Center for Health Statistics. (EurekAlert!)
The incredible edible ... flower? Jul 13, 2008
If you suffer from hay fever, allergies or asthma, it's best to avoid eating flowers. Make sure flowers are not tainted by pesticides and other chemicals. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Leaders dumb down speeches Jul 8, 2008
Oh, and no I am not moving to England anymore than I am moving out of state because I get hay fever a couple of times a year. Barefoot, I wonder if they write the words out phonetically. (Albany Democrat-Herald, OR)
A little risk-taking when young could be best vaccine againstdanger Jul 5, 2008
Hay fever, eczema and some food allergies are on the rise. According to Access Economics, the number of Australians with allergies will increase by 70 cent by 2050, if the trend continues. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Aussie scientists in allergy breakthrough Jul 1, 2008
Of those who participated in the European Community Respiratory Health survey, up to 70 per cent of those who said they suffered asthma also reported having hay fever. Stuart Tangye is excited by what implications his research will have on these patients. (ABC Online)
Can hookworms protect against allergies? Jul 1, 2008
While carrying out field work in Papua New Guinea in the late 1980s, he noticed that Papuans infected with the Necator americanus hookworm, a parasite that lives in the human gut, did not suffer much from an assortment of autoimmune-related illnesses, including hay fever and asthma. Over the years, Pritchard has developed a theory to explain the phenomenon. (International Herald Tribune -- Health)
Molecule discovery gives hope to allergy sufferers Jul 1, 2008
International studies show rates of asthma, eczema and hay fever have increased dramatically in the past 15 years but specialists are unsure what is responsible. "What they're showing here is just in the test tube at this stage and in theory it's exciting," Dr Kemp said. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
'The Chalk Garden,' by Enid Bagnold, offers substance in the silly season Jul 1, 2008
(The effect is as if the family in Noel Coward's "Hay Fever" had made a fetish of psychoanalysis. For all that Tyzack suggests a variant on Oscar Wilde's Lady Bracknell as Mrs. St. Maugham makes a sotto voce summons for cr. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
Hay Fever & Injections On The NHS Jun 30, 2008
Hay Fever & Injections On The NHS: Signs And Symptoms And Treatment Options Available ... Hay Fever tions On The NHS ... Hay Fever & Injections On The NHS. (Suite101.com)
Long-Standing Hay Fever May Impede Nasal Airflow Jun 26, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - People with persistent allergic rhinitis -- better known as hay fever -- may experience a progressive worsening of nasal airflow depending on how long they have the disorder, according to Italian researchers ... Looked at another way, the data showed that the duration of hay fever was significantly shorter in individuals with moderate obstruction than in those with severe obstruction. (MEDLINEplus)
Living near roads 'bad for kids health' Jun 24, 2008
Asthma and hay fever due to air-born allergens and pollutants are more common among four to six-year-olds who live in high-traffic density districts, say the researchers from the German Research Centre for Environment and Health at the Institute of Epidemiology in Munich ... After controlling for such individual characteristics as parental allergies, pet ownership, and number of siblings, researchers found significant positive associations between distance to the nearest road and asthmatic... (The Age)
Hollow Swamp, Hay Fever Farm Hearings Continued Jun 21, 2008
The 19-acre Hay Fever Farm, 508 South Britain Road, lies between the Pomperaug River and the land held in conservation and under easement by the Southbury Land Trust, including the Platt Farm acreage on Judd's Bridge Road, and is accessed off South Britain Road at the bridge on Route 172. Steven and Mark Fancher hope to purchase it and to operate a commercial nursery to be called Shakespeare's Garden, Inc.. (Voices, CT)
Delamontagne fights illness to share early Munich lead Jun 20, 2008
Reuters Published: June 20, 2008. Frenchman Francois Delamontagne had to call for a doctor during his second round at the BMW International Open on Friday but recovered to claim a share of the early lead with Britain's Benn Barham. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
For Our Reporter, A Honey Of A Story Turned Un-Bee-Livable Jun 20, 2008
In the end, with a medical expert confirming the almost innoculative properties of eating pollen harvested from the same flowers and trees that produce hay fever, as well as information from the city's health department denoting the fatal consequences of bee stings for some with severe allergic reactions, thereby justifying the health code classifying bees as "wild animals" and their "keeping" prohibitive, the report was informative enough to continue the debate on this natural-urban... (WNBC.com, NY)
Treatment for Eye Allergies Jun 16, 2008
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Living Close To Road May Worsen Allergies Jun 16, 2008
But they found that the closer a child lived to a major road, the more likely they were to have asthmatic bronchitis, hay fever or eczema. "We consistently found strong associations between the distance to the nearest main road and the allergic disease outcomes," wrote Heinrich in a news release. (WNBC.com, NY)
Traffic pollution linked to childhood allergies, study says Jun 15, 2008
The risk of developing asthma, hay fever, eczema or other allergies is about 50 percent higher for children living 50 metres (yards) from a busy road than for those living 1,000 meters away, they said in a study released on Friday. Previous research has linked pollution to allergies, but to date observational studies in the field have been inconsistent, said Joachim Heinrich, an epidemiologist at the Helmholtz Research Centre for Environment and Health in Munich. (Reuters)
Road Pollution Blamed For Higher Allergy Risk In Kids Jun 14, 2008
After controlling for such individual characteristics as parental allergies, pet ownership, and number of siblings, researchers found significant positive associations between distance to the nearest road and asthmatic bronchitis, hay fever, eczema and allergic sensitizations. They also found a distant-dependent relationship between proximity to the road and risk of allergic sensitization, with those living closest to major roads having a nearly 50 percent greater risk of allergic sensitization. (Science Daily)
The allergy network Jun 11, 2008
"They think it's like hay fever.". Last year, she started the Parents of Food Allergic Children, the only educational support group of its kind in the state. (Anchorage Daily News)
Sleepy Driving Highly Prevalent Among College Students Jun 10, 2008
20, 2006) Patients with allergic rhinitis, such as that caused by hay fever and other allergies, have more difficulty sleeping and more sleep disorders than those without allergies, according to a report in. (May 12, 2008) While many people believe that alcohol-impaired drivers are usually alcoholics, in fact, 80 percent of AI incidents are caused by binge drinkers. (Science Daily)
LETTERS: Gas prices Jun 8, 2008
These include ailments or conditions such as hay fever, medication refills (of nonessential medications), chronic joint pain, benign rashes and similar conditions. It should be noted that patients who choose not to seek care at our facility are given a "community resource guide," which includes a list of multiple locations patients can choose from that provide free or less expensive care. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Does it work?Acupuncture's effectiveness is put under the spotlight Jun 7, 2008
Even though many acupuncture clinics make claims about treating everything from addiction to diabetes, from hay fever to sexual problems, there is no convincing evidence to show that acupuncture is an effective treatment for anything except a small range of conditions. In particular, there have been some significant positive results relating to acupuncture in dealing with some types of pain and nausea. (BBC News -- Health)
Hayfever Hope: Probiotic Drink Can Modify Immune System's Response To Grass Pollen Jun 7, 2008
6, 2008) With the peak grass pollen season approaching, scientists can reveal that a daily dose of probiotic can change the immune status of people with hay fever ... In the first human study of its kind, scientists at the Institute of Food Research found that probiotic bacteria in a daily drink can modify the immune system's response to grass pollen, a common cause of seasonal hay fever ... In this study, volunteers with a history of seasonal hay fever drank a daily milk drink with or without... (Science Daily)
Four jabs offer relief to hay fever sufferers Jun 7, 2008
A VACCINE that reduces sneezing, itchy eyes and a runny nose by training the immune system to tolerate pollen offers hope of relief for millions of hay fever sufferers after four injections. In a four-week trial, 1028 volunteers who received a jab a week during the hay fever season reported a significant improvement in symptoms, which they rated each day in a diary ... Attempts to make a vaccine for hay fever which afflicts as many as one in four people in some areas have been beset with... (The Age)
New vaccine that's not to be sneezed at Jun 6, 2008
Help could be at hand for hay fever sufferers as experts trial a vaccine which could give a lifetime's relief after four injections. Clinical trials show the treatment, created by British scientists, significantly reduces the symptoms of hay fever, including streaming eyes, itchy nose and sneezing ... Allergy New Zealand chief executive Penny Jorgensen said one 2006 study into the complaint - known medically as seasonal allergic rhinitis - showed that 11 per cent of children aged 6 or 7 suffered... (Stuff.co.nz)
Vaccine Offers A Life Free From Hay Fever Jun 5, 2008
Jabs Offer A Life Free From Hay Fever ... Hay fever sufferers could soon see an end to their misery, following the development of a new vaccine ... Jabs could relieve hay fever for life. (Sky News)
Health Drinks May Aid Hay Fever Jun 3, 2008
The makers of probiotic drinks believe the drinks may help lift the symptoms of hay fever ... Hay fever is thought to occur when the immune system responds to pollen by producing excessive amounts of an antibody known as IgE, which in turn releases histamine to flush out the spores ... This irritates the airways, making them swell and producing the symptoms of hay fever. (Sky News)
"Good" bacteria may ease hay fever symptoms Jun 3, 2008
"Good" bacteria may ease hay fever symptoms ... LONDON (Reuters) - A probiotic drink a day may help keep hay fever away, researchers said on Tuesday. (Reuters UK)
Probiotics May Help Hay Fever Symptoms Jun 3, 2008
A probiotic drink a day may help keep hay fever away, British researchers said on Tuesday. A small study showed that probiotic, or "good" bacteria in a daily drink can change the immune system's response to grass pollen, a common cause of allergies, and balance antibodies in a way that may provide relief to people with the condition. (Newsmax)
Long-term bouts with hay fever worsen ability to breathe through your nose Jun 1, 2008
Alexandria, VA New evidence for the first time suggests that people suffering from hay fever (allergic rhinitis) will over time experience a progressive worsening of their nasal passage functioning, depending on how long they have the disorder, according to a new study published in the June 2008 edition of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery ... Allergic rhinitis, commonly referred to as hay fever, occurs when the bodys immune system over-responds to specific, non-infectious particles such... (EurekAlert!)
Some Sun This Weekend - But It's A Mixed Bag May 30, 2008
This hay fever season could well be a bumper season. Advertisement. (Sky News)
Regulatory B Cells Exist -- And Pack A Punch May 30, 2008
Regulatory B Cells Exist -- And Pack A Punch. Regulatory B Cells Exist -- And Pack A Punch. (Science Daily)
Noon Weather Trivia Questions May 29, 2008
About 5" below normal Tuesday, April 10, 2007 How many Americans suffer from hay fever? 35 million Monday, April 9, 2007 What is the most common type of pollen here in the autumn months? Weed Pollen Tuesday, April 3, 2007 The most humid city in the United States is in what state? Washington State Monday, April 2, 2007 The Earth's atmosphere is made up of 21% oxygen and 78% of what other gas? Nitrogen Thursday, March 29, 2007 Combined, EF4 & EF5 tornadoes are responsible for what percentage of... (WTKR.com, VA)
Natural Options for Allergy Sufferers May 23, 2008
This European herb effectively controls symptoms of hay fever and grass allergy, according to a recent study in the British Medical Journal, and a 2003 study presented at the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) ... A study published in the American Journal of Chinese Medicine showed that of 26 hay fever patients, acupuncture reduced symptoms in all 26 ... The researchers found that simply focusing ones thoughts on an allergen-free environment through self-hypnosis... (Newsmax)
Sublingual Immunotherapy May 22, 2008
A busy 28-year-old professional consults his physician for advice on long-standing hay fever. He reports having itchy eyes and an itchy nose, lacrimation, sneezing, rhinorrhea, and nasal congestion during the summer months. (New England Journal of Medicine)
In Technology Would you mind looking this silly if you could banish hayfever? May 20, 2008
Testing Times: Hay Fever Help At Hand ... Students have been given permission to use a new anti-hay fever gadget if they are suffering through this year's exam season ... A University of Edinburgh and Imperial College study last year suggested that almost three quarters of students who take hay fever medication before and during exams drop a grade as the ingredients make them drowsy. (Sky News)
Events listings May 18, 2008
7/24-9/14: "Hay Fever" by Noel Coward. Stoneham Theatre 395 Main St., Stoneham. (Boston Globe)
Tinctures and oils: Garden-variety medicines May 18, 2008
-- Poppy (Eschscholzia californica): Use leaves, stems and flowers in a tincture as a sedative and to combat hay fever. -- Cleavers (Galium aparine): Called the Velcro plant because its leaves can stick to clothing, it is a diuretic, detoxifier and poison antidote. (San Francisco Chronicle)
