Month: October 2012

Scientists are genetically modifying dairy cows to reduce the production of allergens. Sorry for the bad pun. Allergy shots remain the most effective treatment for allergic rhinitis and allergic asthma. Nothing else gives the same magnitude of benefit or promise … Continue reading →

In a placebo controlled study, probiotics given to infants did not result in fewer allergic complications at age 5. The non-statistically significant trend was actually for more eczema in the probiotics group. Oops. There’s now a pretty good body of … Continue reading →