Eczema, also known as atopic dermatitis, is a chronic skin condition characterized by inflamed, itchy, and red skin. It is a common condition, affecting up to 20% of children and 3% of adults worldwide. Eczema can be hereditary and is often associated with other allergic...
Asthma affects millions of children worldwide from a very young age, but the risk factors for the condition are poorly understood. Two new studies show that gut microbes may play an important role in protecting children from asthma, a finding that could lead to new strategies to...