Articles Tagged: allergies

Fish oil supplements taken in pregnancy can reduce babies' eczema risk

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Jan 31, 2012

Fish oils have long since been promoted as being a good supplement for kids, improving everything from brain power to concentration and behaviour

My child has food allergies. Help!

By Mel Fenson, Jan 14, 2012

Five years ago my fourth child was diagnosed with allergies to milk, eggs, mustard, Brazil nuts, dust mites, horses and grass pollen

How to make your home an allergy-free haven for your children

By Keith Kendrick, Dec 31, 2011

My family and I have all come down with what appear to be symptoms of a severe cold. Sneezing, coughing, shortness of breath, itchy eyes.

Mum falls into coma "after dyeing hair"

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Nov 21, 2011

The family of a 38-year-old mum of two are keeping a vigil at her bedside today after she reportedly suffered brain damage and fell into a coma after dyeing her hair.

Terrible Twos: Ava and the giant pea

By Pip Jones, Sep 28, 2011

Ava is among an increasing number of children who have food allergies. I have known ever since she was little that she might have some issues with a few things and we got her properly tested a couple of months ago.

Eating low fat yogurt in pregnancy can increase risk of allergies in babies

By Kelly Rose Bradford, Sep 21, 2011

Researchers at Harvard School of Public Health have discovered that eating low-fat yogurt during pregnancy can increase the risk of babies developing asthma and hay fever.