Allergy is a hypersensitive disorder of the immune system. Allergic reactions occur to normally harmless environmental substances known as allergens; these reactions are acquired, predictable, and rapid. Strictly, allergy is one of four forms of hypersensitivity and is called type I (or immediate) hypersensitivity. It is characterized by excessive activation of certain white blood cells called mast cells and basophils by a type of antibody known as IgE, resulting in an extreme inflammatory response. Common allergic reactions include eczema, hives, hay fever,asthma attacks, food allergies, and reactions to the venom of stinging insects such as waspsand bees.
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Articles About Allergy
Anthony Shadid, NYT's Foreign Correspondent, Dies in Syria
By IBTimes
Renowned and respected, Anthony Shadid of the New York Times died on Thursday of an asthma attack in Syria. The entire journalism community mourns his death, remembering him for his accurate and moving stories on the Middle East and the peoples' suffering in the region. (Feb 17)
MORE TOPICS: TWITTER, UNITED NATIONS, THE NEW YORK TIMES, JOURNALISM, NEW YORK, LIBYA
NY Times Correspondent Anthony Shadid Dies in Syria While on Assignment
By IBTimes
Anthony Shadid, a two-time Pulitzer Prize winner reporting for the New York Times, died Thursday in Syria. The American reporter, of Lebanese origin, leaves behind a wife and two children. (Feb 17)
MORE TOPICS: IRAQ, THE NEW YORK TIMES, NEW YORK, LIBYA, ASTHMA
Pennies and Nickles: President Obama Looking to Make Change
By IBTimes
U.S. currency apparently costs more to produce than it is actually worth. Now, President Obama is asking Congress to lower the cost of minting coins. (Feb 16)
MORE TOPICS: WHITE HOUSE, COPPER, ASTHMA, SILVER
Randy Travis Arrested: Fight with Girlfriend Drove Him to Booze
By IBTimes
Country Singer Randy Travis was arrested early Monday morning outside of a North Texas church for public intoxication. He reportedly told police that he had gotten into a fight with his girlfriend before the incident occurred. (Feb 06)
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Pharmaceutical Industry Earnings 4Q: Pfizer, Eli Lilly Hit Hard, Merck is Next
By IBTimes
Drugmakers Pfizer Inc. (NYSE:PFE) and Eli Lilly & Co. (NYSE:LLY) have seen profits squeezed as lucrative blockbuster drugs came off patent and face competition from low-cost generic drugs. Merck & Co. Inc. (NYSE:MRK) is set to feel the hit in the second half of 2012. (Feb 02)
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Spirulina Significantly Aids Allergy Sufferers and Improves Exercise Performance
By Natural News
Spirulina is a blue-green algae which is commercially produced and widely marketed as a "superfood" and immune booster. It is also a rich source of natural, plant-based iron, calcium, vitamin A and vitamin C, and an excellent source of plan... (Jan 30)
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How Scents Could Affect You: Top 5 Herbal Scents that Can Help
By IBTimes AU
It’s a fact that perfumes make people smell good, but its floral or fruity scent may make some noses itch with irritation. And though some might find sensitive noses to be off-putting, the fact of the matter is, they’re not suffering from an allergy... (Jan 22)
Fears of a Mutant Virus Flying the Coop Halt Bird-Flu Study
By Reuters
Researchers studying a potentially more lethal, airborne version of the bird-flu virus have suspended their studies because of concerns the mutant virus they have created could be used as a devastating form of bioterrorism or accidentally escape the lab. (Jan 21)
MORE TOPICS: INFECTION, AVIAN INFLUENZA, BIRD FLU, SPANISH FLU, H5N1, LONDON
Matt Damon Covered in Bees for Movie: Bee Sting Risks and Treatment Tips
By IBTimes AU
The screenwriter, philanthropist, and all-around actor Matt Damon, being involved as he is with all of his films, got covered with bees while shooting for the movie “We Bought a Zoo.” Unfazed by the swarm, what exactly are the dangers Damon could have faced having been buzzed by bees?. (Jan 19)
Australia Honey Bee Producers Fight Off Asian Competition
By IBTimes AU
The Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) killed last week about 300 Asian honey bees found on a cargo ship in Townsville, which came from Port Moresby. The operation was made after DAFF biosecurity officers inspected shipping cont... (Jan 10)
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