Sunday, May 27, 2012 4:54 AM EDT
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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The deportation of three wives, eighth daughters and one grandchild of former al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden from Pakistan to Saudi Arabia was delayed because their passports were not ready, their lawyer said Wednesday. (Apr 18)
MORE TOPICS: AL ARABIYA, AL-QAEDA, PAKISTAN, COURT, LAWYER
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An autopsy report released last week showed a 5-year-old Colorado girl died from overdosing on two different cold medicine drugs. (Apr 16)
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Phthalates, a chemical used in cosmetics can increase risk of diabetes and obesity, according to a study. (Apr 15)
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Researchers created stem cells that can seek out and destroy HIV in mice, giving hope that an effective cure is on the horizon. (Apr 13)
MORE TOPICS: INFECTION, LOS ANGELES
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Miley Cyrus is once more thrust in a few controversies revolving around her body figure and her “revealing” clothes. Just last week, a photo of Miley’s slashed wrist circulated around the web which prompted psychological experts to speak up on Miley’s “cry for help”. (Apr 12)
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Miley Cyrus has come under fire by registered dieticians after she promoted her new gluten-free lifestyle on “Twitter.” (Apr 11)
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Miley Cyrus, who has been sporting a thin figure while wearing her barely there workout gear lately, took to Twitter to slam rumors after people pinned her extreme weight loss as anorexic as seen in paparazzi photos. (Apr 10)
MORE TOPICS: TWITTER, HOLLYWOOD, KIM KARDASHIAN
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The different allergy labels in common use may be confusing consumers instead of helping them decide whether to buy a food product, a new Canadian study shows. (Apr 06)
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The final coroner's report on Whitney Houston revealed that her death was due to drowning caused by heart disease and cocaine use. (Apr 05)
MORE TOPICS: CALIFORNIA, AIDS, ADDICTION, LOS ANGELES
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Veronica Cirella, a 31-year-old Long Island mom has been accused of killing her disabled daughter, Julie in 2011. Prosecutors state that the mom poisoned her daughter, who suffered from a peanut allergy, with M&M's that had traces of peanuts. (Apr 05)
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