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Facts about Celiac Disease
Celiac disease is a disorder that occurs in people who cannot eat foods that contain gluten. Take a closer look at ways to prevent and treat celiac disease.

Published by Victoria Trix (6,205 pts ) on Dec 29, 2008 to
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Allergies in Infants
Infants can suffer from allergies to formula, dust mites, and other allergens. Could your baby have an allergy? Learn the symptoms and find out how to prevent allergies in infants.

Published by Robyn Broyles (4,043 pts ) on Dec 27, 2008 to
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Once Bitten, Twice Shy: Allergies to Insect Stings and Bites
Are you afraid of insects? Though they terrify many people, most insect stings and bites are not life-threatening — unless the victim has an allergy.

Published by Robyn Broyles (4,043 pts ) on Dec 27, 2008 to
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Treating Anaphylaxis in an Emergency
Would you know what to do in an anaphylaxis emergency? Find out how to recognize and respond to this sudden, fast-acting illness — and you may one day help save a life.

Published by Robyn Broyles (4,043 pts ) on Dec 27, 2008 to
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The Two Different Types of Immunity
All of us are exposed to a number of infections in our day to day life, but some agents affect our body whereas others do not. To find out why, read this article about the defense mechanism of human body.

Published by Nirvanagrewal (658 pts ) on Dec 24, 2008 to
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How the Environment Causes Allergies: The Hygiene Hypothesis
Can clean living actually make you sick? What environmental factors cause allergies? Find out how the environment is involved in the development of atopy.

Published by Robyn Broyles (4,043 pts ) on Dec 24, 2008 to
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How Genes Contribute to Allergy
Allergies are known to run in families. What are the genetic factors responsible for allergic disease? Read this article to find out what research has shown regarding the genes involved in atopy.

Published by Robyn Broyles (4,043 pts ) on Dec 24, 2008 to
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All About Peanut Allergy
Can you become allergic to peanuts after eating them for years? How well do doctors understand this common but dangerous allergy? Find out what it's like to live with peanut allergy.

Published by Robyn Broyles (4,043 pts ) on Dec 22, 2008 to
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Food Allergy Research
Food allergies are surpisingly poorly understood, despite affecting about 2% of adults in Western populations. Read this article to find out what research is being done into food allergy.

Published by Robyn Broyles (4,043 pts ) on Dec 22, 2008 to
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What Is a Food Allergy? Food Allergies, Part 1
Is it really a food allergy? Only certain food-related reactions are actually caused by allergies. Find out the difference between real food allergies and other forms of food intolerance. Part 1 of 3 in the series "What You Need to Know About Food Allergies."

Published by Robyn Broyles (4,043 pts ) on Dec 21, 2008 to
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