Children who suffered a heavy cold in infancy are at a greater risk of developing asthma, according to a study.

Researchers have found that there is a strong relationship between children who suffer respiratory illness early in life and the risk of them developing asthma later

People with allergies may be suffering the most if they're living in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as this city tops the list of the worst 100 cities for spring allergies. The information to determine the cities with the worst springtime allergies were compiled from 2006 data, according to a recent report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America

A new study reveals that a Mediterranean diet, rich in fresh fruits, vegetables, and nuts, can help prevent children from developing asthma and allergies. Researchers says that eating high quantities of food such as olive oil can help protect children from suffering from allergic symptoms.

The study, conducted by researchers in London and Crete, found that children who eat a normal Mediterranean diet were 30 percent less likely to develop hay fever, while those who also consumed very large quantities of fruit while on the Mediterranean diet were over 60 percent less likely to develop hay fever

The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology recently found that those who died from food allergies were away from home when they ingested the food that killed them and never asked about ingredients.

About 12 million Americans suffer from food allergies and about 150 die each year. In many of these cases the allergy sufferer only had to ingest a small amount of the food they were allergic to. Researchers said one bite could do it

More people using hair dye to color their hair are experiencing an allergic reaction such as dermatitis and facial swelling and the problem is more prevalent in teenagers who are seen sporting different hair colors in keeping with a trend.

According to John P. McFadden of St. John's Institute of Dermatology in London, more than two-thirds of hair dyes currently contain para-phenylenediamine, or PPD, which is responsible for the problems. More people are experiencing positive allergic reactions on patch testing