Allergies
Exclusively breastfeeding infants linked to higher allergy rates in young children, study finds
Children who were exclusively breastfed had an 82% higher risk in the first year, 62% at age two, and 54% at age three.
Some people are truly allergic to exercise
A cold, allergy or asthma? An expert doctor explains how to identify
A life-threatening allergic attack: This is how you identify the signs and inject an Epipen
Suffering from seasonal allergies? Here's what you should know
Spring is the most beautiful time of the year, but for many people, these months aren't so pleasant after all.
Exposure to pets leads to fewer allergies among children - study
Food allergies lower quality of life for patients and their families, impose significant medical costs and is a major trigger of anaphylaxis.
Peanut allergies reduced by 77% by introducing peanuts at 4-6 months old
The modeled approach found that it is best to introduce safe peanut products at four to six months of age.
A chilling concern: Could you be allergic to cold?
Recently, the rain and cold have shown that Israel, a desert country that is hot and dry for nine months of the year, does get some winter weather.
Boiled peanuts can desensitize children allergic to peanuts - study
Fifty-six of the 70 (80%) participants in the study became desensitized to peanuts.
Woman's nut allergy has complicated sex in a surprising way
This woman's nutty situation left her with an uncomfortable sensation – and the solution is a shocker, to be sure.
This is what anaphylactic shock looks like—and it's scary
Symptoms usually appear within minutes of exposure and can turn deadly if not treated quickly.
How can you treat allergies and stop sneezing?
Spring comes, the flowers bloom and allergies spread. How can we determine if we have allergies, and if so to what, and the best treatment methods today?
What medications should you take when you travel?
One of the most common things on any travel equipment list is the medications we want to take with us.
Climate change is making allergy season more miserable - study
Airborne pollen allergies can cause more than just sneezing and a runny nose for many each spring – allergies are tied to respiratory health, with a connection to viral infections.
