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Antihistamine is a type of drug that blocks the action of histamines, which can cause fever, itching, sneezing, a runny nose, and watery eyes. Antihistamines are used to prevent fevers in patients receiving blood transfusions and to treat allergies, coughs, and colds.

Common allergy medications offer no real relief for eczema patients

It's typical for someone looking for relief from dry, itchy, red and irritated skin – also known as eczema or atopic dermatitis – to turn to common allergy medications called antihistamines.

30 Jul 2026

Impact of climate change on pollen levels is already being felt - Nutritionist shares simple kitchen remedies to ease symptoms

Hay fever sufferers across the UK are facing longer and more intense allergy seasons, as new research reveals the impact of climate change on pollen levels is already being felt.

26 Jun 2026

Thermodynamic insights into histamine H1 receptor ligand binding

G-protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs) are one of the largest families of cell surface proteins in the human body that recognize hormones, neurotransmitters, and drugs.

13 Feb 2026

Azelastine nasal spray prevents COVID-19 and rhinovirus infections

Researchers discuss the effects of azelastine nasal spray on the rate of SARS-CoV-2 infection as compared to placebo.

6 Oct 2025

Rising misuse of over-the-counter antihistamines puts teens at serious health risk

Adolescents and young adults are misusing common over-the-counter antihistamines, putting them at risk of severe health outcomes including heart arrythmias, seizures or death, according to research presented during the American Academy of Pediatrics 2025 National Conference & Exhibition at the Colorado Convention Center from Sept. 26-30.

26 Sep 2025

Antihistamines offer new hope for erythropoietic protoporphyria-related liver disease

Chlorcyclizine shows promise in reducing protoporphyrin-IX accumulation and liver damage in erythropoietic protoporphyria, targeting histamine pathways.

20 Jan 2025

Antihistamine shows promise for treating rare genetic liver disease

A common antihistamine may offer hope for patients with a rare genetic disease that can lead to severe liver damage and ultimately require transplantation, according to new research from Rutgers Health.

16 Jan 2025

Psilocybin shows potential for treating mental health disorders in people with cancer and addiction

One or two doses of psilocybin, a compound found in psychedelic mushrooms, may improve the mental health of cancer patients when accompanied by psychotherapy, a new report suggests.

2 Jan 2025

Late-liver-stage malaria vaccine delivers 89% protection and boosts cellular immunity

Genetically attenuated malaria parasites with extended liver-stage arrest (GA2) showed 89% protection in a clinical trial, surpassing earlier vaccine candidates and highlighting the potential of cellular immunity.

26 Nov 2024

Safe storage crucial to prevent child drug poisoning

New data shows that the number of children suffering a seizure after swallowing medications or illegal substances has doubled between 2009 and 2023 in the US. The findings were presented today (Wednesday) at the European Emergency Medicine Congress.

16 Oct 2024

First-generation antihistamine drugs could increase seizure risk among young children

Research indicates first-generation antihistamines may elevate seizure risk in young children, highlighting the need for careful prescription practices.

30 Aug 2024

Breakthrough MS drug uses green mamba venom discovery to promote myelin repair

Ten years of work, and a little help from the green mamba snake, has resulted in a promising new drug that is already being tested in clinical trials.

5 Aug 2024

Chronic Urticaria: Addressing unmet needs, emerging therapies, and advances in personalized treatment approaches

Emerging personalized treatment approaches for chronic urticari.

16 Jul 2024

Study reveals biologically validated imaging-based evidence of medically induced myelin repair

A decade after UC San Francisco scientists identified an over-the-counter antihistamine as a treatment for multiple sclerosis, researchers have developed an approach to measure the drug's effectiveness in repairing the brain, making it possible to also assess future therapies for the devastating disorder.

13 Jun 2023

The immunopathology of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection: highlighting the knowledge gaps

The immunopathology of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection (PASC).

31 May 2023

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Antihistamine News and Research

Common allergy medications offer no real relief for eczema patients

Impact of climate change on pollen levels is already being felt - Nutritionist shares simple kitchen remedies to ease symptoms

Thermodynamic insights into histamine H1 receptor ligand binding

Azelastine nasal spray prevents COVID-19 and rhinovirus infections

Rising misuse of over-the-counter antihistamines puts teens at serious health risk

Antihistamines offer new hope for erythropoietic protoporphyria-related liver disease

Antihistamine shows promise for treating rare genetic liver disease

Psilocybin shows potential for treating mental health disorders in people with cancer and addiction

Late-liver-stage malaria vaccine delivers 89% protection and boosts cellular immunity

Safe storage crucial to prevent child drug poisoning

First-generation antihistamine drugs could increase seizure risk among young children

Breakthrough MS drug uses green mamba venom discovery to promote myelin repair

Chronic Urticaria: Addressing unmet needs, emerging therapies, and advances in personalized treatment approaches

Study reveals biologically validated imaging-based evidence of medically induced myelin repair

The immunopathology of post-acute sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 infection: highlighting the knowledge gaps

Using 3D-electron diffraction to determine the structure of Levocetirizine dihydrochloride

How to combat and lessen seasonal allergy symptoms

Flavonoids with potential to fight allergies and inflammation

Case report on the post-orgasmic illness treated with antihistamines

Antihistamines may offer hope for long COVID patients

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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