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By Evangeline Allison Probably the first thing you should know about hay fever, is that "hay" is not the culprit at hand. This condition gets its particular name because grass usually sheds its pollen at the same time of the year that hay is harvested hence, the name "hay fever". Hay fever is usually caused by an allergic inflammation of your nose because of flower or grass pollen, dust, or animal fur. These particles immediately trigger a huge production of antibody immunoglobulin E that locks onto the mast cells and cause you to sneeze, have itching and watery eyes, swelling and inflammation of your nasal passage because of an increase in mucus production. The intensity of hay fever symptoms usually varies from person to person. Supposing the person is more sensitive and has a lower immunity it is possible that he may also experience hives or a rash during hay fever. Both heredity and the environment play a big role in just how sever and how often a hay feve...

Some facts are as follows Breast milk is the best protection that loving mother can give to her new born. Its can be called as 'the child's first vaccine'. The yellowish milk secreted by mothers soon after delivery is called colostrum. It is rich in anti infection substances like anti-bodies and anti microbial substances, nutrients concentrate, vitamin A, proteins, and much more all these are present in easily absorbable form for infant's underdeveloped gastrointestinal system. Breast feeding (B.F.) is cheaper, safer and more nutritious than artificial supplements. It creates a strong bond between mother and the child. B.F. is also protective to mothers as it reduces the risk of breast cancer delays the process of ovulation in mothers. Further info: B.F. Should be initiated within 1 hour after delivery. Exclusive B.F. for a minimum period of 6 months. Keep the baby close to mother's body while feeding without obstructing the baby's nose. Mother's ...

Have you heard the phrase "biologic drug" before? In a recent study, researchers analyzed the effectiveness and cost of biologic drugs in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. The study authors analyzed data on 844 people with relapsing-remitting MS in the United States. To help reduce drug costs for any medical condition you have, remember to get the health advice of your doctor and other natural health-care providers. Have you heard the phrase "biologic drug" before? Biologic drugs are made from a living organism or its products. They are used in the prevention, diagnosis, or treatment of cancer and other diseases. Biologic drugs, also known as "biologic agents" or "biological agents," may include such things as antibodies, interleukins, and vaccines. In a recent study, researchers analyzed the effectiveness and cost of biologic drugs in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. What they found was not particularly flattering. In fact, they had...

Can't kick cigarettes? A vaccine may one day help by preventing nicotine from reaching its target in the brain, according to research published this week. Most smoking therapies do a poor job of stopping the habit 70% to 80% of smokers who use an approved drug therapy to quit relapse. Scientists say this is because the targets of existing therapies are imperfect, only slightly weakening nicotine's ability to find its target in the brain. So some scientists have been trying a different approach creation of a vaccine. It would work like this: People would inject the vaccine like a shot, and the vaccine would create nicotine antibodies, molecules that can snatch up nicotine from the bloodstream before it reaches the brain. The vaccine could be used by smokers who want to quit or people who are worried about getting addicted to cigarettes in the future. Researchers have tried to create vaccines in the past, but the ones they've come up with have not been particularly effe...

Certain vaccines may not work as well in children who have been exposed to high levels of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs), a family of chemicals used to make everything from microwave popcorn bags and pizza boxes to carpets and nonstick cookware, new research suggests. In a study published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association, researchers found that the higher the level of PFCs in a child's blood, the fewer antibodies the child produced after receiving vaccines for diphtheria and tetanus. In addition, kids with higher PFC exposure were more likely than their peers to have antibody levels too low to provide protection against those infectious diseases. "The immune system is more sluggish when these kids are vaccinated," says lead author Philippe Grandjean, MD, an adjunct professor of environmental health at the Harvard School of Public Health, in Boston. "It doesn't respond as well…and produces less antibodies." The number of ant...