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Exposure to cleaning products in first 3 months of life can increase risk of asthma

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Research has linked exposure to cleaning products to asthma in adults. Now, results of a CHILD study into exposure among infants have shown a similarly increased risk. 

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Has baby had its Weetabix? Study shows breakfast cereals guard against gluten allergy

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A new study shows that introducing high doses of gluten to infants could offer protection against coeliac disease 

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Allergies more likely if infants are given anitibiotics

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Allergies more likely if infants are given anitibiotics
Babies given antibiotics during the first 6 months of life could be at heightened risk of developing allergies in later childhood. according to a recent study

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Allergic to dogs? Neutering your male dog or getting a bitch may help

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Allergic to dogs? Neutering your male dog or getting a bitch may help

Researchers have discovered that many of those with Dog Allergy may only be allergic to male dogs

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Are you allergic to Elastoplast?

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Are you allergic to Elastoplast?
If you react badly to sticking plasters there's a whole load of other products you should avoid.

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