New clues for allergy prevention by breast milk Written by Akila Rekima and the University of Western Australia. For the full UWA press release, click here. A research team at UWA is investigating the complex interactions of breast milk with allergens and baby’s gut immune system. They’ve found that food-derived but also airborne allergens are…
Kids born to mums who’d taken high doses of fish oil in pregnancy were less likely to have some types of allergies, Adelaide researchers have found. The trial, run by the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI), was the largest in the world to look at the effects of Omega-3 – commonly found…
Drinking soy milk or soy-based formula does not trigger peanut allergy in children, researchers from the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute have found. Their work challenges the results of an influential previous study.
New research by an Australian student reveals the code our bodies use to control our immune systems. Her work could have tremendous medical benefits. Unlocking this code represents a dramatic step forward in the fight to prevent autoimmune disease, allergies and to improve vaccines.
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