Allergies

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New Jersey man is first to die of red meat allergy linked to lone star ticks

Children's Health

Peanut allergies have declined since doctors began recommending early exposure

Peanut allergy kids

Children's Health

Blueberries help boost babies' immune systems and gut health, study shows

Blueberries Babies Health

New report ranks Philadelphia and Allentown among toughest cities in America for people with asthma

Asthma Philadelphia Allentown

An over-the-counter nasal spray may protect against COVID-19, study says

Nasal Spray COVID

A red meat allergy from tick bites is spreading – and the lone star tick isn’t the only alpha-gal carrier to worry about

Deer Tick Allergy

Are you really allergic to penicillin? A pharmacist explains why there's a good chance you're not

Penicillin Allergies

Piled up trash is more than just gross — it's also a public health risk

Trash Health Risks

Spring allergies are at their worst; here's how to manage symptoms

Spring Allergy Tips

FDA warns Horsham-based Bimbo Bakeries USA to stop 'misbranding' products

Bimbo bread

Children's Health

Exposing infants to peanuts makes them less likely to have allergy in adolescence, study shows

Fall allergies can last through November, but there are several ways to manage them

Meat allergies caused by lone star ticks have increased dramatically, CDC finds

Tick AGS Meat Allergy

People of color more likely to develop food allergies than white people, research shows

Food allergies race

Children's Health

New 'peanut patch' could help toddlers with allergies build tolerance

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Four signs that your allergy medicine is no longer working and what to do

Allergy Medications

Protein bars sold at Pennsylvania Costco stores recalled over undeclared cashew allergen

SimpyProtein Recall Costco

How to tell whether congestion is caused by a cold, sinus infection or allergies

Cold vs. Allergies Vs. Sinus Infection

Sesame named a major food allergen by the FDA; here's what you need to know

Sesame allergy

Amazon launches online health clinic for common conditions. Who will use it?

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Common steroid treatments for asthma, allergies may cause cognitive decline, study finds

Glucocorticoids Brain Decline

Lone star tick that causes severe red meat allergy multiplies in Northeast U.S.

Red Meat Allergy Tick

Scientists may have found a way to predict who gets long COVID

Predictors of Long COVID

Children's Health

Treating peanut allergies early could make kids less sensitive, study finds

Peanut Allergy Study

Children's Health

Is modern hygiene bad for childhood immunity? New research says no

Hygiene Hypothesis

Your baby's first poop may offer a window into their future health

Baby poop and allergies

Worsening spring allergies linked to climate change, experts say

Higher pollen counts linked to increased COVID-19 transmission, study shows

Allergies COVID-19

More Americans adults are developing peanut allergies than previously believed

Adult-onset peanut allergy

Children's Health

Antibiotic use before age 2 may lead to health issues later in childhood

Antibiotics Asthma Allergies

Lean Cuisine pasta meals recalled for accidentally containing chicken

Fettucinni Alfredo recall chicken

The difference between allergies, asthma and COVID-19 symptoms

Allergies vs COVID

Children's Health

Palforzia, the first peanut allergy drug, to hit market later this year

Palforzia Peanut Allergy Drug

Children's Health

Babies prescribed antibiotics may be at a higher risk for allergies in childhood, study says

Babies antibiotics allergies

Mites, mold and cockroaches among the most common indoor allergens

Most common indoor allergens: Mold, mites, cockroaches and pets

Here's the best way to handle fall allergies

Fall Allergies Philadelphia

Teen with dairy allergy dies after restaurant tells him food order was safe

Teen dies dairy allergy

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