Allergies

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

Metal fragments from tattoo needles may end up in your lymph nodes

Tattoo needles may cause allergic responses

How to handle back-to-school dietary restrictions

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Pet lovers, rejoice: A vaccine for cat allergies is in the works

cat allergy vaccine

Sun allergies are a side effect of summer for some folks

sun allergies

Lack of 'good' gut bacteria may be causing increase in food allergies, study suggests

Bacteria gut health food allergies

Study: 'Bacteriotherapy' uses gut bacteria to prevent, reverse food allergies

gut bacteria food allergies

Frito-Lay issues voluntary allergy alert on barbecue chips

Lays Chip Recall Milk 06172019

Children's Health

Why kids with eczema are more likely to develop a food allergy

childhood eczema food allergy

Mental health support may be beneficial to food allergy sufferers

mental healths support food allergies

That super-promising peanut allergy treatment has flaws, further research finds

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This Pennsylvania city makes Top 10 list of worst places for seasonal allergies

Stock_Carroll - Running along the Schuylkill River Trail on a spring a day blossoms

Children's Health

Is your child's hay fever making you go haywire?

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As seasonal allergies return, more people finding relief under the tongue

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