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  Why more Indian children are developing food allergies than before? Bengaluru paediatrician explains

  Health | January 28, 2026 16:51 IST

  Food 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 | June 29, 2025 12:19 IST

  There 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 | July 18, 2024 21:13 IST

  Know 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 | October 24, 2023 12:23 IST

  Some 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 | August 31, 2023 11:29 IST

  The 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 | June 07, 2022 14:59 IST

  Previous 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 | April 07, 2018 17:03 IST

  Researchers 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 | June 30, 2017 11:34 IST

  Children with food allergies are more to anxiety-related disorders.