Allergies

The surprising reason: Why you should not make the bed immediately in the morning

A British study reveals: Making the bed right after sleeping creates a perfect environment for dust mites that cause allergies and breathing problems.

A man making the bed
Tel Aviv University

Israeli scientists identify protein that could prevent painful food allergy disease

 Levoit Vital 200S

Living with a dog or cat? We tested an air purifier that might help

Bari-Li

The game that may change the way parents communicate with their children


Mistakes in allergy diagnosis during wartime injury treatment are tragic, but are avoidable

Israel Association of Allergy and Clinical Immunology offers 24/7 consultation

EpiPen auto-injection epinephrine pens manufactured by Mylan NV pharmaceutical company for use by severe allergy sufferers are seen in Washington, U.S. August 24, 2016.

'Dangerous' allergenic foods should be allowed in schools, experts say

Israeli allergy and immunology specialists urge an end to banning foods that could cause food allergies from schools.

 CHILDREN ENJOY ice cream cones. Parents have been told by the Education Ministry that they must not give milk; yellow cheese; cottage cheese; peanut snacks like Bamba or peanut butter; and many more staples to their children to bring to school.

Lactose intolerant? You should be eating these calcium-rich foods

If you want to increase the amount of calcium in your body, check out these 12 calcium-rich foods that are an excellent source of this important mineral.

Milk

Fighting food allergies becomes another ritual at synagogues, schools and camps

In 2007, only about 4% of children in the United States under 18 reported food allergies, but last year the number more than doubled.

 Mix of dried fruit and nuts (illustrative).

Jerusalem boy with dairy allergy nearly dies after eating ice cream

The Jerusalem teenager had accidentally eaten dairy ice cream, thinking it was non-dairy. WIthin minutes, he showed signs of a life-threatening allergic reaction.

Ice cream cone (illustrative)

Suffering from seasonal allergies? Here's what you should know

Spring is the most beautiful time of the year, but for many people, these months aren't so pleasant after all.

 Around 20% of Israelis suffer from seasonal allergies each spring. Are you one of them? (illustrative)

Exposure to pets leads to fewer allergies among children - study

Food allergies lower quality of life for patients and their families, impose significant medical costs and is a major trigger of anaphylaxis.

 Illustrative image of a child with a cat.

Peanut allergies reduced by 77% by introducing peanuts at 4-6 months old

The modeled approach found that it is best to introduce safe peanut products at four to six months of age.

Smooth peanut butter in a jar

A chilling concern: Could you be allergic to cold?

Recently, the rain and cold have shown that Israel, a desert country that is hot and dry for nine months of the year, does get some winter weather.

People play in the snow in the Golan Heights, Northern Israel. February 18, 2021.

Boiled peanuts can desensitize children allergic to peanuts - study

Fifty-six of the 70 (80%) participants in the study became desensitized to peanuts.

 Illustrative image of peanuts.