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	Molecule 'triggers allergy attack' BBC health news - 15 February 2008
	Research by Barts and the London School of Medicine into the molecule, P110delta.
	Baby allergy fears 'over the top' BBC health news - 31 January 2008
	A study by The University of Portsmouth has found that mothers who fear their babies suffer from food allergies are largely wrong.
	Food allergy guidance published BBC news - 16 January 2008
	New voluntary guidelines for cafes, delis and restaurants etc have been published by the Food Standards Agency.
	Gene find boosts allergy research BBC health news - 27 December 2007
	Research findings into the gene 'GATA-3" by Imperial College London and the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research in Davos.
	Drug reactions 'kill thousands' BBC health news - 27 December 2007
	Statistics obtained by the Liberal Democrats on adverse drug reactions in the UK.
	Bath products 'can treat eczema' BBC health news - 12 December 2007
	New NHS guidelines have been issued relating to eczema in children.
	Eczema baths a 'waste of money' BBC health news - 3 October 2007
	Bath products to help ease the skin inflammation caused by allergic eczema may not be worth the amount of money the NHS spends on them, a study says published in the Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin.
	Allergy epidemic gets 'poor care' BBC health news - 26 September 2007
	Findings of the House of Lords science and technology committee.
	Hospitals 'unaware' of allergies BBC health news - 10 September 2007
	A study by the University of Sunderland suggests that patients are being put at risk because their drug allergies are not flagged up by hospital staff.
	Phone mast allergy 'in the mind' BBC health news - 25 July 2007
	The results of a three year study by the University of Essex.
	Experts warn over cat 'allergies' BBC health news - 2 July 2007
	A study by Imperial College London suggests that more people develop allergic reactions to cats than thought, - even those not specifically allergic to the animals.
	Food allergy molecule discovered BBC health news - 1 July 2007
	Scientists from the Institute of Food Research have identified a molecule 'Interleukin-12', which may protect against food allergy.
	Harsh soaps blamed for allergies BBC health news - 13 June 2007
	Research by the University College London's Institute of Child Health suggests that the rise in allergic diseases such as eczema may be due to excessive washing with harsh soaps and abrasive skin care products.
	Allergy services 'badly lacking' BBC health news - 22 May 2007
	Experts have highlighted that the UK has one of the highest rates of allergy in the world, but there is a serious shortage of specialists to treat patients.
	Allergy fear on 'green' laundry BBC health news - 20 May 2007
	Korean researchers have found that low-temperature cycles in washing machines don't get rid of some of the most common causes of allergy.
	Allergy patients 'failed by NHS' BBC health news - 20 May 2007
	The charity, Allergy UK, has stated that GPs and pharmacists do not know enough about allergies, putting patients lives at risk.
	Boost for anti-allergy vaccine BBC health news - 16 May 2007
	A study of a vaccine carried out by Cytos Biotechnology involving 40 patients with 'allergic rhinitis' has shown promising results.
	Peanut allergy study seeks babies BBC health news - 3 May 2007
	Babies are being sought for a study investigating if early exposure to peanuts will prevent allergy.
	Allergy hope over wine preserver BBC health news - 12 February 2007
	A study by the University of Cartagena in Spain has shown that a new technique for preserving grapes for mass-market wine may prevent the drink causing allergies.
	Allergy to hair dye 'increasing' BBC health news - 2 February 2007
	Researchers from St John's Institute of Dermatology in London have warned that allergic hair dye reactions are increasing as more people - particularly the young - colour their hair.
	Vaccine for hayfever in pill form BBC health news - 11 December 2006
	A vaccine in pill form (“Grazax”) to reduce the symtoms of hayfever will be launched in the UK early next year.
	Milk allergy in babies 'missed' BBC health news - 20 November 2006
	A poll of doctors carried out by 'Act Against Allergy' suggests that cows milk allergy in babies is being missed by doctors.
	Young gluten allergics' support BBC Wales news - 21 October 2006
	A woman with coeliac disease has set up a bilingual web site in English and Welsh to offer help and support to younger people allergic to gluten.
	Fermented milk 'cuts allergies' BBC health news - 16 October 2006
	Research carried out on mice by the National Formosa University in Taiwan suggests that the ingredients of a midly alcoholic milk drink (kefir) could help protect children from food allergies.
	Food allergies 'gone in 10 years' BBC health news - 9 September 2006
	Research being carried out at Amsterdam University means that food allergies could be virtually eradicated in the next 10 years.
	Food allergy danger 'overstated' BBC health news - 31 August 2006
	The child health professor at Newcastle University has said that the danger of child food allergies are overstated and cause UK parents needless worry.
	Warning over food wrap allergy BBC health news - 7 August 2006
	A study commissioned by the Food Standards Agency has revealed that some food packaging contains hidden latex that could trigger potentially fatal allergic reactions.
	NHS 'lets down allergy patients' BBC health news - 20 July 2006
	A government review of services has found that people with allergies often feel let down by the NHS, and can wait months to see a specialist.
	Allergy nurse's compensation deal BBC England news - 27 June 2006
	An RAF dental nurse has been awarded £260,000 compensation, after her career was ruined by a potentially fatal allergy to latex gloves.
	Cats 'raise risk of child eczema' BBC health news - 21 May 2006
	A study by the University of Arizona in Tucson suggests that children who are exposed to cats soon after birth may have an increased risk of developing eczema.
	Best treatments for ... hayfever ic Wales - 8 May 2006
	Advice on treatments for hayfever.
	House dust mite jab shows promise BBC health news - 26 April 2006
	A small study carried out by Cytos, a Swiss vaccine company, has seen significant benefits from a vaccine against dust mite allergy.
	The allergy epidemic Telegraph - 24 April 2006
	Details of the current allergy epidemic in Britain.
	Hayfever treatments: Is there an alternative? ic Wales - 24 April 2006
	Hayfever advice.
	Allergy cell holds treatment hope BBC health news - 22 January 2006
	Scientists from two universities in the United States say they have discovered precisely how a cell involved in allergy is made, which may help with finding new preventative treatments.
	Food allergy 'link' to bowel pain BBC health news - 14 July 2005
	Research by St George's Hospital in London indicates that irritable bowel syndrome may be linked to allergic reactions to common foods.
	Hay days Asthma UK - 27 June 2005
	Advice on keeping hay fever under control.
	Irregular periods' 'allergy link' BBC health news - 28 May 2005
	A Norwegian study has found that rates of asthma and allergy were far higher in women who had irregular rather than regular periods.
	OAP pigeon fancier died from bird allergy ic North Wales - 29 April 2005
	A pensioner has died of bronchial pneumonia due to a type of allergic alveolitis called Pigeon Fancier's Lung.
	Hypnosis could banish hay-fever BBC health news - 26 April 2005
	A study at Basle University, Switzerland has shown that hay fever sufferers could benefit from using self-hypnosis.
	'More men' affected by allergies BBC health news - 14 April 2005
	A study by the Wolfson Institute of Preventative Medicine in London has shown a consistent increase in the number of men with allergies.
	Immune boost can combat allergy BBC health news - 9 April 2005
	Researchers at the Imperial College London have found a way to reduce allergic reactions to cats by giving the immune system a boost.
	Lupin flour 'poses allergy risk' BBC health news - 8 April 2005
	Research by the Royal Free Hospital, London has highlighted the problem that people who are allergic to peanuts may also be at risk of severe allergy to lupin flour.
	Cat allergies 'could be blocked' BBC health news - 27 March 2005
	Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles have developed a technique of combining a fragment of a human protein with a cat allergen, which could prevent allergies caused by cats.
	A tablet a day to keep hay fever at bay? BBC health news - 19 March 2005
	The Homerton University Hospital, London is carrying out immunotherapy research which uses a tablet to control hay fever symptoms.
	Mother killed by tomato allergy BBC England news - 22 February 2005
	A mother-of-four has died from anaphylactic shock resulting from an allergy to tomatoes.
	Mobile phone use 'led to allergy' BBC England news - 31 January 2005
	A businessman has claimed that mobile phones have made him allergic to electricity.
	Eyelid protein is key to allergy BBC health news - 16 January 2005
	Scientists from the University College London have found a protein (MIP-1a) which plays a critical role in the earliest stages of developing an eye allergy.
	Allergy report response 'lacking' BBC health news - 11 January 2005
	The government has been criticised for failing to respond adequately to a Health Committee report which claimed NHS allergy services were a lottery.
	Protein offers allergy care hope BBC health news - 2 January 2005
	A study on mice by the University College London branch of the Lugwig Institute has identified a protein (p110delta) which could be crucial in creating new treatments for allergies.
	Why so many have peanut allergies BBC health news - 18 November 2004
	A study by the Institute of Food Research provides evidence of why peanuts cause allergies in so many people.
	Hopes over food allergy vaccine BBC health news - 13 November 2004
	A study of a vaccine on dogs by the Stanford University School of Medicine, USA has raised the hopes of developing a food allergy vaccine.
	Allergy link to blood cancer risk BBC health news - 4 November 2004
	Research by Sweden's Karolinska Institute suggests that some allergic conditions may increase the risk of developing blood cancer as an adult.
	NHS 'fails people with allergies' BBC health news - 2 November 2004
	A report by the Health Select Committe says that people with allergies are being failed by the National Health Service.
	A mother's fight for allergy testing BBC health news - 2 November 2004
	A mother tells of her fight to get her children properly diagnosed.
	Caesareans 'raise allergy risk' BBC health news - 21 October 2004
	Research by the Ludwig-Maximilians University in Munich suggests that babies born by caesarean section may have a greater risk of suffering food allergies and diarrhoea during their first 12 months.
	Allergy vaccine hopes get boost BBC science news - 10 August 2004
	A medical trial conducted in Austria, Sweden and France of a genetically-engineered allergy vaccine has produced promising results.
	Allergy warning about takeaways BBC news - 6 August 2004
	A study by Lancashire Trading Standards Department found 8 out of a sample of 20 “peanut free” Indian takeaway meals contained peanut extracts.
	Allergy to kiwi fruit more common than thought Discovery Health - 9 July 2004
	Researchers from the University of Southampton have found that large numbers of children are developing severe allergies to kiwifruit.
	£354,000 for nurse latex allergy BBC Wales news - 16 June 2004
	A former nurse has been awarded £354,000 compensation after being forced to abandon her career after experiencing asthma, skin problems and anaphylactic attacks due to an allergy to hospital latex gloves.
	Cells 'stop talking' in allergy BBC health news - 8 May 2004
	Scientists at the Institute of Food Research believe communication breakdown between cells plays a major role in food allergy.
	Diseases 'do not stop allergies' BBC health news - 29 April 2004
	A study of 24,000 Danish families has found that contracting infectious diseases as a young child does not protect against developing eczema. However, the paper did find that having pets and siblings, going to day care, and living on a farm did reduce allergy incidence.
	The high cost of allergy National Asthma Campaign - 15 April 2004
	A study by scientists at Edinburgh and Aberdeen Universities and St George's Hospital Medical School in London estimates that allergic conditions cost the NHS £1 billion a year.
	How to have an allergy-free garden BBC health news - 7 March 2004
	An exhibition at the Chelsea Flower Show will advise people on which plants to put in their garden to lower their chance of allergies.
	Charles fears allergy 'explosion' BBC health news - 28 February 2004
	Prince Charles has called for more complementary therapies to be available on the National Health Service to tackle what he says is a UK 'allergy explosion'.
	Gluten allergy may play role in schizophrenia: study Healthy Pages - 20 February 2004
	A study of schizophrenic patients in a Danish psychiatric unit indicates that schizophrenia could be linked to an allergy to gluten, a protein found in wheat and other grains.
	Allergy surge to be investigated BBC health news - 10 February 2004
	Scientists at the University of Southampton are to study whether diet affects people's risk of developing an allergy.
	A dog may be a tots best friend, allergy-wise Healthy Pages - 9 February 2004
	Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, USA have found that children who spend their first year of life around dogs may have a lower risk of developing allergies.
	Gluten allergy warning Sky News - 6 February 2004
	A study by researchers at the University of Bristol indicates that as many as one in every 100 children could be affected by coeliac disease, or gluten intolerance.
	Fish oil for mum may prevent allergies in baby Healthy Pages - 16 January 2004
	Fish oil supplements taken during pregnancy might help prevent allergies in babies at high risk from them, suggests preliminary research by the University of Western Australia in Perth.
	Are you allergic to Christmas? BBC health news - 15 December 2003
	Warnings by the charity, Allergy UK, over potential allergy triggers during the Christmas period - artificial and real Christmas trees, scented candles, balloons, decorations and nuts.
	Sevenfold allergy increase National Asthma Campaign - 11 December 2003
	Research by St George's Hospital Medical School has shown a substantial increase in the number of hospital admissions due to severe allergic reactions over 11 years comparing 2001 with 1990.
	Children's fears over nut allergy BBC health news - 10 November 2003
	A study by the University of Southampton suggests that children who have a peanut allergy worry more about their condition than those with diabetes.
	Speaking scanner checks out labels BBC Scotland news - 19 August 2003
	Scientists at Strathclyde and Dundee Universities have developed a barcode scanner which can read aloud food ingredient labels. It is hoped that the scanner will benefit people who cannot read small print on product labels and act as a safeguard for people with food allergies.
	Immune system 'fights allergies' BBC health news - 11 August 2003
	The immune system - often seen as the enemy in severe allergic reactions - could be harnessed to fight them, scientists have suggested after gaining further knowledge about proteins called toll-like receptors (TLRs).
	Caesarean section linked to food allergy Healthy pages - 7 August 2003
	Research by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health suggests that birth by caesarean section could increase the risk of some children developing a food allergy.
	Peanut allergies 'may not last' BBC health news - 10 July 2003
	A study by the Johns Hopkins Children's Center in the USA has indicated that certain children, namely those with low levels of allergy antibodies, may outgrow a peanut allergy.
	Hay fever sufferers 'denied effective treatment' Healthy Pages - 26 June 2003
	Doctors from the British Thoracic Society have called for more allergy specialists.
	Allergy services 'totally inadequate' BBC health news - 24 June 2003
	A report by the Royal College of Physicians states that the National Health Service cannot cope with the increase in the number of allergy patients.
	Kiwi fruit allergy danger BBC health news - 17 June 2003
	Researchers at the University of Southampton have found that the number of children suffering allergic reactions to kiwi fruit has risen sharply in recent years.
	Diet and household measures cut allergy risk Discovery Health - 3 June 2003
	A study carried out by the David Hide Asthma and Allergy Research Centre at St Mary's Hospital on the Isle of Wight indicates that reducing a child's exposure to dust mites and certain foods can help prevent allergic conditions such as asthma.
	Hay fever 'lowers' exam grades BBC news - 8 May 2003
	A survey by the research group BMRB International indicates that hayfever symptoms are likely to have an adverse effect on children's revision and examination performance.
	Anti-allergy foods 'more popular' BBC health news - 13 March 2003
	Research by Mintel shows the market for products "free from" potential problem foods such as dairy, gluten, wheat and nuts grew by 165% between 2000 and 2002.
	Treatment for peanut allergy BBC health news - 12 March 2003
	A drug, TNX-901, is being developed by scientists which could protect people from a potentially deadly allergic reaction to peanuts.
	Allergy 'may be linked to soya milk' BBC news - 11 March 2003
	Research carried out as part of the Children of the 90s study suggests a possible link between infants who drink soya milk and peanut allergies. Also, the research indicates that some skin creams used to treat childhood eczema may cause an allergy to peanuts - particularly if the creams contain peanut oil.
	Delays for allergy sufferers BBC Wales news - 10 March 2003
	People with allergies in Wales are being forced to wait more than three years for treatment, because of a shortage of consultants.
	New evidence boosts allergy hygiene theory Discovery Health - 25 February 2003
	Researchers from the National Jewish Medical and Research Center in Denver, Colorado, USA have found evidence to support the theory that the increase in asthma and allergies in the developed world could be due to the 'hygiene hypothesis".
	Call to ban some latex gloves BBC health news - 21 February 2003
	The health workers trade union, Unison, has called on the government to ban the use of powdered latex gloves, which have been linked with allergies.
	Kissing warning for food allergy sufferers Discovery Health - 17 February 2003
	US experts have warned people with food allergies to be careful who they kiss and touch due to the risk that the person has eaten food which may trigger an allergic reaction.
	New test could protect peanut allergy sufferers Discovery Health - 10 February 2003
	The Food Standards Agency has developed a new test that is able to detect minute amounts of peanut in processed food.
	Anaphylactic shock BBC medical notes - 8 February 2003
	Notes on "Anaphylactic Shock" which is an extreme form of allergic reaction to a particular substance, and is often life threatening.
	Kettles may cause skin allergy BBC health news - 7 February 2003
	Research by the Drinking Water Inspectorate suggests that water boiled in old-style electric kettles (i.e. those with nickel-plated elements) may cause or contribute to the development of skin allergies.
	Allergy passed through transplant BBC health news - 28 January 2003
	A man who underwent a liver transplant developed a life-threatening allergy to nuts from the new organ.
	Peanut allergy on the increase BBC health news - 18 November 2002
	Researchers from the David Hide Asthma and Allergy Research Centre on the Isle of Wight have found that more children are developing potentially dangerous peanut allergies.
	Appeal over hospital glove allergy claim BBC Wales news - 29 October 2002
	A nurse who claims an allergy to latex gloves ended her career has launched a fresh appeal for compensation in a landmark case.
	Euro coins 'trigger allergy' BBC health news - 12 September 2002
	Researchers from the University of Zurich have warned that high nickel levels in some euro coins can cause red hands and painful itching.
	Eating out poses allergy risk BBC health news - 9 September 2002
	The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health and the Anaphylaxis Campaign have joined forces to launch a campaign to raise awareness among caterers of the risk of people developing serious food allergies when eating out.
	'Friendly' bacteria may protect against allergy Discovery Health - 4 September 2002
	Research by the Mount Sinai School of Medicine in New York, USA indicates that differences in the type of bacteria, or microflora, found in the intestines of young children may partly explain why some infants develop allergies.
	Western lifestyle may increase allergy risk Discovery Health - 30 August 2002
	A study of 800 people in Greenland has found that allergic diseases have rapidly increased across all age groups, which may be as a result of a shift to a western lifestyle.
	Pets 'could lower allergy risk' BBC health news - 27 August 2002
	Scientists at the Medical College of Georgia, USA have suggested that children who grow up with dogs and cats in the house may have a much reduced risk of developing allergies.
	Study provides clues to allergy protection Discovery Health - 9 August 2002
	A study by researchers from Zurich University Children's Hospital points towards the reasons why children who grow up on farms seem to be less susceptible to developing allergies than other children.
	Feather pillows 'safe' for asthmatics Discovery Health - 19 July 2002
	Research by Johns Hopkins University in the USA suggests that the long-accepted medical advice of feather pillow avoidance by dust-mite allergic children be reconsidered.
	Nature vs nature - the complementary fight against hayfever Discovery Health - 8 July 2002
	Notes on how to gain relief from hay fever by using natural remedies.
	Nut allergy warnings 'misleading' BBC health news - 13 June 2002
	The Food Standards Agency has warned that people with nut allergies are finding it increasingly difficult to buy food because of inconsistent and misleading product labelling.
	Chinese remedy benefits hay fever sufferers Healthy Pages - 30 May 2002
	A study by the University of Sydney in Australia has found that the chinese herbal remedy, Biminne, can help control the symptoms of hay fever.
	Fatal food allergies 'rare in children' BBC health news - 25 March 2002
	Researchers from Newcastle General Hospital have said that severe and fatal reactions in children to food allergies are rare. In a second study of schools in the south west of England, it was found that many are not adequately informed about nut allergies or what to do if a pupil has a severe allergic reaction.
	Food allergy risk over-estimated BBC health news - 19 March 2002
	Market analyst, Datamonitor, has found that millions of people mistakenly believe they are allergic to some types of food.
	Adrenaline jabs 'badly managed' BBC health news - 7 January 2002
	Research carried out in Hounslow, West London has found major inconsistencies in the management of children prescribed adrenaline injections to stave off potentially fatal allergic reactions.