Kids Preferred Introduces New Asthma and Allergy Friendly Toys

Toys with the asthma & allergy friendly™ certification mark are an ideal choice for parents who are concerned with asthma and allergies.

These toys have been scientifically tested and shown to be more suitable for people with asthma and certain types of allergies. They can be washed frequently to keep allergen levels low, and they do [...]

Having a Dog May Reduce Kids Allergies

German researchers believe that having a dog in the house reduces the risk that young children will develop allergies.
The study, which was conducted over a six-year period, found that growing up with a pet trains the immune system to be less sensitive to potential triggers for allergies like asthma, eczema and hay fever.
Kids may get [...]

Pregnant Women Who Eat Apple and Fish May Be Protecting Their Children Against Allergies and Asthma

A new study presented at the American Thoracic Society 2007 International Conference this weekend suggests that women who eat apples and fish during pregnancy may reduce the risk of their children developing asthma or allergic disease.

The SEATON study, conducted at the University of Aberdeen, UK, found that the children of mothers who ate the most [...]

God Made Dirt And Dirt Don’t Hurt

It has been long believed that a clean house is a healthy house, now researchers are saying that a bit of dirt helps reduce kids’ risk of developing allergies and asthma.

According to the University of Cincinnati study, early life exposure to indoor fungal molecules – the kind commonly found in carpets and on floors – [...]