Australian researchers have reported a major breakthrough in the relief of deadly peanut allergy with the discovery of a long-lasting treatment they say offers hope that a cure will soon be possible. In clinical trials conducted by scientists at Melbourne's Murdoch Childrens Research Institute, children ...
Biologists are calling for urgent nationwide action to prevent venomous fire ants from infesting Japan after the highly invasive species was spotted at several major ports, including Tokyo. "Japan needs to fight the insects as a national campaign," said Takahiro Murakami, an associate professor of ...
Data suggest Japan's schools are seeing a surge in food allergies among students, but are all the claims legitimate?
With the allergy season just around the corner, we examine the latest attempts to stem one of the country's most irritating problems.
Japanese companies are expanding their lineups of products to help children deal with pollen allergies, as an increasing number of preschoolers are developing symptoms of such maladies. With the approach of this year's pollen season on the horizon, allergy prevention and relief products have already ...
Atopic dermatitis can cause strong itchiness, but new research by Kyushu University could lead to development of drugs to finally put an end to sufferers' urge to keep scratching their skin. A team of researchers led by Yoshinori Fukui and Kazuhiko Yamamura of Kyushu University ...
A Japanese company has developed air-conditioner filters for trapping and holding allergens that cause hay fever. Unipac, based in Kawaguchi, Saitama Prefecture, will start selling the filters to schools and large commercial facilities in February, ahead of the hay fever season. They can be easily ...
One of the major attractions for foreign tourists in Japan is delicious washoku (traditional cuisine). But visitors may not know that one dish includes an ingredient that can cause life-threatening allergic reactions — soba. To promote safety, an association of soba shops in the city ...
Two mothers with young sons compare snacks they have prepared for their outing
Pharmaceutical companies are deploying a whole new generation of high-tech products in the fight against the seasonal irritant
