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·June 8, 2018·4 min read

Food Allergies Linked to ASD in Children

Researchers report 11.25% of children with ASD have food allergies, significantly higher than the 4.25% of children who suffer allergies without an autism diagnosis. The study adds to the growing body of evidence linking immunological dysfunction as a possible risk factor for ASD.

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·February 28, 2018·4 min read

The Factors that Most Affect Our Immune System

Researchers investigate the different factors that affect our immune system and why some of us are more prone to diseases than others.

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·October 23, 2017·5 min read

Altered Tetanus Vaccine May Protect Against Allergies and Alzheimer’s

Combining a tetanus vaccine with a virus particle may prove effective as a protection against Alzheimer's. The vaccine could also be used to treat allergies and psoriasis, researchers report.

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·October 10, 2017·4 min read

Hyper Brain, Hyper Body: The Trouble With High IQ

A new study reveals an increased risk of psychological and physiological disorders in high IQ people compared to national averages. Researchers report 20% of Mensa members, with an IQ of 130 and over, have a diagnosed anxiety disorder, compared to 10% of the general public.

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·July 18, 2017·4 min read

Playing in the Dirt As A Kid Makes Later Life Chronic Disease Less Likely

Kids who play in dirt face exposure to germs and parasites that can help reduce risks of suffering certain allergies and illnesses later in life. Early microbial exposures help our bodies to learn how to regulate inflammation, researchers say.