Cockroach infestations can worsen allergies and asthma in children, especially in low-income urban homes. One particular species of cockroach is known to carry bacteria in their guts that release ...

Cockroach immunotherapy effectively modulates T-cell responses in asthmatic children, found authors of a small randomized trial in The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. They found that ...

LA JOLLA, CA—Allergic to peanuts? Bees? Pollen? Cockroaches? There's a shot for that. Each year, around 2.6 million Americans receive allergy immunotherapies, commonly called "allergy shots." These ...

Warm, humid NC summers create ideal nesting conditions for cockroach infestations. Cockroaches spread allergens and bacteria, posing health risks to residents. Sealing entry points and removing food ...

Allergic to peanuts? Bees? Pollen? Cockroaches? There's a shot for that. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news updates. Each year, around 2.6 million Americans receive allergy ...

Researchers at North Carolina State University have shown a link between the size of cockroach home infestations and the levels of both allergens and endotoxins in those homes, with lowering roach ...

The weather is getting warmer in North Carolina, which means certain types of cockroaches could find their way in your home looking for food and water. Other types of cockroaches, however, can be ...