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If you are allergic to pollen, you are likely to curse the existence of these microscopic particles. You’re not alone: up to 30% of the world’s population suffers from hay fever, which is often driven by pollen allergies. Shifting global climates are likely to push that figure even higher.

According to a new study led by experts at the University of British Columbia and BC Children's Hospital, several major childhood allergies may all be caused by the community of bacteria living in our gut. Read further on Dynamite News:

‘Eurowings should be ashamed of how they handled this situation,’ says passenger

‘Eurowings should be ashamed of how they handled this situation,’ says passenger

Olly Mann and The Week delve behind the headlines and debate what really matters from the past seven days. With Guy Anker, Suchandrika Chakrabarti and Arion McNicoll.

Telangana is facing an alarming outbreak of conjunctivitis, with 1,000 cases reported in Hyderabad's LVPEI and 1,670 cases in Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital. 'Pink Eye' is caused by viral/bacterial infections, allergies, or parasites, and can affect all ages, but young children, elderly, and those with weakened immune systems are more…

Hospital admissions for life-threatening allergic reactions have increased from 12,361 in 2002-03 to 25,721 in the past year, latest NHS figures show.

Parents, carers and childcare settings are much more aware of food allergies than they once were. Precautions are taken and emergency plans can be developed for each child at risk of a reaction. But fewer people have heard of food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES).

Number of people taken to hospital increased to 25,721 in 2022-23, from 12,361 two decades before