A while ago scientists discovered a link between type-2 diabetes and the dysfunction of the immune system, which is often accompanied by excessive weight. Full story

Did you know that over 40% of world's population suffers from various forms of allergies? Furthermore, have you heard that watching TV can lead to asthma attack? What other things surrounding us can cause allergies? Full story

Medics and environmentalists from around the world have been seriously concerned about the so-called Sick Building Syndrome for nearly ten years now. What exactly is it? Experts claim that over 25% of the substances present inside the human-inhabited spaces have properties which have negative effect on our health. However, we can protect ourselves from them. Full story

If you are too often on your cell phone, you'd better use a Bluetooth headset. British Association of Dermatologists warns that heavy use of cell phones may wind up in getting contact dermatitis. The researches have already coined the definition for it, "mobile phone dermatitis", which is actually a skin rash on cheek and ear triggered by allergic reaction to nickel. Full story

Good news for dog-loving people. Finish veterinarians promise to help dogs that are allergic to their owners. "While we know that 15% of people are allergic to pets, nobody cares about pets being allergic to their owners", - Dr. Minne Rayamyaki from the University of Helsinki says. Full story

As the warm season arrives many people face some allergy challenges. Dust is one of the widely spread allergens. Symptoms of allergic reaction to dust are similar to that of the common cold and include swelling of nasal mucous, red eyes, enanthesis. How do we make the allergy period pass easier? There is a way to do this. Full story

Strawberries with cream or cold champagne – how can anyone resist such a temptation? You should, however, resist if you are well acquainted with such ailments as allergies, gastritis, gastroduodenitis, especially gastric ulcer. Full story

A two-stage study has shown, that women, who follow Mediterranean diet in pregnancy, also protect their babies from childhood asthma and allergy. During the first stage of the study, 1997, doctors recruited 507 women who attended an antenatal clinic on Menorca, Spain. These women were quizzed about their dietary habits. Six years later the children of these women were examined for asthma and were tested to see if their organisms responded to six common allergens. The researchers found, that the diet of children did not influence the fact whether they had these problems. The main reason was the dietary intake of the mothers while pregnant. Full story