Researchers develop mouse model to study neutrophilic asthma

A better understanding of inflammation and lung immunity over the past two decades has led to new, innovative...

NIH researchers define topical steroid withdrawal diagnostic criteria

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have determined that dermatitis resulting from topical steroid withdrawal (TSW)...

NIH funds research to develop a game-changing HIV diagnostic tool

As of the end of 2023, nearly 40 million people worldwide were living with HIV, including approximately 1.2...

What links dust mites, shellfish, and insect food allergies?

New research from subtropical Spain shows how exposure to common household mites may prime the immune system to...

Study reveals key insights for preventing cytomegalovirus spread to fetuses

A new Weill Cornell Medicine and Oregon Health & Science University co-authored study provides critical insight for the...

Investigating the interrelation of microbiology and immunology

Thought LeadersLiam O'Mahony, Barry Skillington & John MacSharryProf. of Immunology, Cheif Commerical Officer & Research PartnerAtlantia and Clinical...

Material from nasal lavage provides a basis for assessing COPD

Early diagnosis of COPD, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, increases the quality of life of the patient and the...

Scientists discover new strategy to fight back against norovirus

Scientists at The University of Texas at Austin, in collaboration with researchers from the University of North Carolina...

Diabetes plays key role in the emergence and expansion of antibiotic resistance

Antibiotics are powerful, fast-acting medications designed to eradicate bacterial infections. However, in recent years, their dependability has waned...

Strawberries enhance brain speed and heart health, but cognitive benefits remain unclear

Want to sharpen your mind and lower blood pressure? Study reveals how a daily strawberry habit could help—but...

Current antivirals not successful in treating severe H5N1 bird flu infections

As the H5N1 avian influenza outbreak continues, scientists are working to better understand the virus's threat to human...

Dry air exposure linked to dehydration and inflammation in human airways

In a recent, cross-institutional study partially funded by the National Institutes of Health, researchers report that healthy human...

Clinical trial of vaccine candidate to prevent Lassa fever begins enrollment

A National Institutes of Health (NIH)-sponsored clinical trial of a candidate vaccine to prevent Lassa fever has begun...

Social media and peer pressure fueling dangerous drug misuse

Social media trends and peer pressure can be a dangerous combination to your children and their friends, especially...

New therapeutic cocktails show promise for long-lasting asthma relief

Current asthma treatments don't work in all patients, and they don't provide long-term relief from potentially deadly asthma...

Race-neutral equation improves asthma diagnosis for Black children

Despite ongoing progress, structural racism and health disparities continue to shape healthcare practices in ways healthcare providers may...

Scientists link emulsifiers in processed foods to allergy and immune disorders

From your pantry to your gut: Scientists reveal how everyday food additives could silently fuel allergies, gut disorders,...

Older adults may have stronger immunity to bird flu, Penn study finds

Prior exposures to specific types of seasonal influenza viruses promote cross-reactive immunity against the H5N1 avian influenza virus,...

Scientists uncover why Lyme disease symptoms may linger after treatment

Symptoms that persist long after Lyme disease is treated are not uncommon - a 2022 study found that 14%...

Gut bacteria turn bile acids into allies against cancer

Bacteria naturally present in the human intestine, known as the gut microbiota, can transform cholesterol-derived bile acids into...

Allergies and Immunology

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