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Vaping a Danger to Children with Asthma

A new study finds secondhand exposure to vaping may raise the chances of asthma attacks.

How Often Should You Wash Your Towels?

Dermatologist warns damp towels and wash cloths are germ magnets.

How To Relieve Your Itchy Allergy Eyes

Asthma? Know your Omega-3s from your Omega-6s

Study shows high levels of omega-6 fatty acids in the diet may make the symptoms of childhood asthma worse

IS IT COELIAC DISEASE?

A simple online assessment on the Coeliac UK website can tell you whether you should be tested for coeliac disease.

Can CBD Oil help the dreaded itch of eczema?

CBD oil has been claimed to relieve the symptoms of eczema and other skin conditions like psoriasis. But does it really work?

An egg-free revolution with chickpea water!

Did you know that instead of rinsing the liquid from tinned chickpeas down the drain it can be used to replace egg whites in many sweet and savoury dishes?

Are you allergic to Elastoplast?

If you react to sticking plasters you are probably sensitised to the rosin (or colophony) that is used in the adhesive. In the European Union all products containing more than 1% colophony have to be labelled with an allergy warning.

Gluten free Fish & Chips – a word of warning

For the growing number of those with Coeliac disease or gluten intolerance, a portion of fried fish from the local chippy is off the menu because of the wheat flour and baking powder used to make the batter.

Scary teddies teach parents about dustmites & allergies

The Norwegian Heart and Lung Association wants parents to be aware of the dangers of dustmites in their children’s bedrooms and is using adverts showing teddy bears dressed as Hitler, Gaddafi and Kim Jong-il to get their message across.

What’s the best treatment for hand eczema? Help researchers find out.

UK-wide trial to work out which is the best treatment for chronic hand eczema is being coordinated by researchers from the University of Leeds.

Scented candles - a whiff of danger

In March last year, a team of experts tested six scented candles and identified they gave off a host of potentially dangerous industrial chemicals including formaldehyde and VOCs known to raise the risk of respiratory problems and cancer.