Food Allergy
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Why more Indian children are developing food allergies than before? Bengaluru paediatrician explains
Health | Jan 28, 2026, 04:51 PM ISTFood allergies are being seen more often among Indian children, especially in cities. Dr. Sujatha Thyagarajan, Lead and HOD, Pediatric Intensive Care and Pediatric Emergency at Aster Women & Children Hospital, Whitefield, Bengaluru, explains how lifestyle, diet, and awareness are shaping this rise.
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World Allergy Week 2025: Busting common allergy myths, here's what you need to know
Lifestyle | Jun 29, 2025, 12:19 PM ISTThere are some allergic reactions that are dangerous, however, not all of them have such major consequences. A lot of times, it is just the myths that tend to cause panic and distress among people. Here are some common allergy myths busted.
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What is Food Poisoning? Know causes, signs, symptoms, and home remedies to treat foodborne illness
Health | Jul 18, 2024, 09:13 PM ISTKnow everything about food poisoning, including its causes, signs, symptoms, and effective home remedies to treat this common foodborne illness. Stay informed and take the right steps to protect your health.
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Avoid these 5 food combinations at any cost
Health | Oct 24, 2023, 12:23 PM ISTSome nutrient mixtures prove to be extremely beneficial for the body, such as Vitamin D and some other nutrients including calcium, iron, and Vitamin C. But there are some food combinations that not only cause discomfort to the body but can also increase health problems.
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Common childhood allergies lie in our gut, finds study
Health | Aug 31, 2023, 11:29 AM ISTThe bacterial signature is a hallmark of dysbiosis, or an imbalanced gut microbiota, that likely resulted in a compromised intestinal lining and an elevated inflammatory response within the gut.
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Food allergy may cut risk of Covid infection by 50 per cent, claims study
Health | Jun 07, 2022, 02:59 PM ISTPrevious studies showed allergic type 2 inflammation can reduce airway levels of the SARS-CoV-2 receptor gene, ACE2. This led researchers to speculate that food allergic patients may have lower ACE2 receptor levels, reducing the ability of the virus to infect cells in these individuals.
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Child health: Exposing infants' to wipes may trigger food allergy
Health | Apr 07, 2018, 05:03 PM ISTResearchers suggested that one need to take proper care of hygiene before handling a baby.
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How food allergy is linked to anxiety disorders in children?
Lifestyle | Jun 30, 2017, 11:34 AM ISTChildren with food allergies are more to anxiety-related disorders.