Food allergy reactions could be eliminated with regular Xolair injections: researchers

Food allergy reactions could be eliminated with regular Xolair injections: researchers

A new drug could let those with severe food allergies breathe a sigh of relief. Xolair, or omalizumab, was granted priority review by the Food and Drug Administration on Tuesday for its use in reducing allergic reactions, such as anaphylaxis, in people over the age of 1 after accidental allergen exposure. A study of 165 … Read more

Disaster averted as monster fish with ‘alien’ eggs eliminated from waters

Disaster averted as monster fish with ‘alien’ eggs eliminated from waters

Did this brave fisherman prevent a Carp-aggedon? An Oklahoma angler set a state and possible world record — and helped avert an environmental disaster — in one fell swoop after landing a monstrous human-sized invasive “alien” carp that was potentially pregnant with millions of eggs. The eco-friendly catch was detailed recently in a Facebook post … Read more